Truck drives erratically on Interstate 90, hits vehicles, Albany NY


A caller reports a tractor trailer driving erratically and at high speed on Interstate 90 near Exit 25 in Albany. The truck could not stay in its lane and may have struck other vehicles. Traffic is slowed in the area and the caller asked units to be aware.
Audio|Source: New York State Thruway Authority - Albany Division
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Transcript:
Albany (number withheld). Just making you aware, I see that you're a little bit east of exit 25. I have an erratic[1] vehicle coming from Route 151 heading west. It's a tractor trailer at high speed, unable to maintain its lane. It struck other vehicles. Just want to make units out there aware. There's a small slowdown in the lane. Should be okay for now.
Albany (number withheld). Just making you aware, I see that you're a little bit east of exit 25. I have an erratic[1] vehicle coming from Route 151 heading west. It's a tractor trailer at high speed, unable to maintain its lane. It struck other vehicles. Just want to make units out there aware. There's a small slowdown in the lane. Should be okay for now.
Police codes explained
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[1]
erratic: Erratic Operator
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I-90, Albany, NY
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