Fuel tanker accident closes Highway 6 in Jefferson County, Jefferson County CO
TrafficA fully loaded fuel tanker had an accident on Highway 6 near mile post 222 in Jefferson County, Colorado. There is concern that the rear axle might not support the tanker's weight. Authorities are considering bringing another tanker to transfer the fuel. The road may stay closed until it is safe to move the vehicle.
Audio|Source: Mountain Area Sheriff and Fire Departments
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For the accident, Highway 6 at mile post 222, that's 13 o'clock.
00:11
I'm not sure if that rear axle will be able to hold the weight of that fuel.
00:18
The tanker is fully loaded.
00:20
Basically, if you check it with the driver to see what other options we have, other than maybe have to bring another tanker there to hopload it.
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Okay, so just to clarify, you want me to check with the driver to see if they have another tinker that can offload it?
00:36
NCS-12 is working on that right now.
00:39
But we may have to delay opening until we figure out if that rear axle can hold that weight or not.
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Jefferson County, CO
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