Reckless flatbed truck carrying chemicals on highway, Tyler TX


Authorities report a white flatbed truck carrying caustic soda is driving recklessly and failing to maintain lanes on eastbound highway 544 near Tyler.
Audio|Source: Smith County Sheriff, Tyler Police, and Tyler Fire
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Transcript:
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Yes, sir, can you be on the lookout for a white cab,
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flatbed, license plate, (number withheld)?
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It's going to be a reckless.
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RP states it's transporting chemicals and it's unable to maintain lanes and driving well under the speed limit.
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General, where's that?
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It's going to be at highway 544.
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It is traveling eastbound.
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L3, according to the hazmat[1] placard, it's going to be caustic soda.
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hazmat: Hazardous materials incident
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Tyler, TX
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