Semi-truck in ditch disrupts traffic on Interstate 70, Cooper County MO


A maroon semi-truck with a white trailer stopped in the middle of westbound Interstate 70 near 167, causing traffic to back up and weave. The truck ended up in a ditch and remains on the scene, affecting traffic flow.
Audio|Source: Cooper County Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Reference previous, CNI broadcast westbound from the 181.
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Westbound 70 to 181, the vehicle was last seen westbound to 167. Westbound interstate 70 to 167 within the past three minutes, a maroon tractor and white trailer, company name of Metro.
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The vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway,
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causing traffic to back up, and continue to weave. Information is from TroopF at 1409, Troop EFler.
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899, yes.
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899.
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The AN fire will be 10-8[1].
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I'll be transporting one mail to Love's gas station, beginning mileage is (number withheld), and I'll be waiting for Nash to call me to set up a time to remove this from the ditch.
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899, Drew Bessler.
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The semi-truck is going to remain on the scene in the ditch.
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10-8: In service
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I-70, Missouri
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