Truck tractor fire closes highway in Coleman County, Coleman TX
Fire & ArsonA truck tractor caught fire on Highway 283 North near County Road 445 in Coleman County. The tractor was disconnected from its trailer and parked about half a mile south of the fire. The driver was reported to be in the tractor. The highway was closed to manage the incident. Authorities are seeking more information about the cargo. Trooper Moses from the Department of Public Safety responded and approved the highway closure.
Audio|Source: Brown County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Coleman County truck tractor on fire,
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Highway 283 North near County Road 445.
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Coleman County requesting response due to the highway needing to be shut down.
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Ten, Lord, uh, he now would be...
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Missing.
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Five-one six.
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Where?
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Five with six, you can route to any green or one.
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Before I'm passing the City Park now.
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Receive.
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The driver is going to be in the tractor.
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The tractor is disconnected from the trailer and it is parked about a half mile south of the fire.
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Could you get with that driver and see if we can get further information, DOT number and the like, to see if we can figure out exactly what this cargo is?
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Ten forth.
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Coleman, I'm going to be 23.
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Special BoboC.
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He advised, DPS, made contact with Trooper Moses.
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He is coming from Brown County.
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He did give permission to go ahead and shut the highway down if needed.
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He'll be on as soon as he can.
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Co Rd 445, Texas 76834
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