Truck with no brakes descends hill, then slows, Montezuma County CO
TrafficA 30-foot truck was driving downhill with no brakes, causing safety concerns. The driver smelled the brakes burning. The truck eventually slowed to the speed limit, and authorities in Durango were notified.
Audio|Source: Montezuma County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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It's a straight-back 30-foot truck saying superior shot, about five to six vehicles in front of the RP.
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RP's worried about safety with the vehicle not having any brakes. It's one sign as the authority of Durango at (number withheld).
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I'm sure if I'm for them for you on the phone with them.
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I am now off the phone with him.
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The vehicle has no brakes, this is going down the hill with no control.
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She said she could smell the brakes burning,
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and now that they're down from the path, it is going the speed limit,
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but she says she could still smell brakes. She let Durango know as well.
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CO-184, Colorado
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