Trailer axle breaks on I-70 blocking westbound lane, Eagle County CO


A trailer axle broke on a vehicle being towed westbound on I-70 near mile marker 166 in Colorado. The broken axle disabled the trailer and partially blocked the roadway. Police remained on scene to control traffic while waiting for a replacement trailer to arrive.
Audio|Source: Colorado State Patrol - Eagle County (4c)
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Transcript:
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Montrose for Charlie 22, motorist.
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For Charlie 22.
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I-70 Westbound, the 166.
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There's a budget truck.
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It's Holland, a Blue Honda, Virginia plate, Tom George Mary, (number withheld).
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For Charlie, 22.
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In the blind, that plate is Clearvale 8, 26 on a 2020 Honda, 1620.
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Port Charlie 18, Montrose status.
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Yes, for Charlie 18, I'm at 70 to 130 going east.
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Thank you, 1628.
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Montrose, Fort Charlie 22.
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Port Charlie 22.
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I'm like the axle on the trailer they're hauling broke and they are waiting half an hour for a new trailer to arrive, break for the truck plate.
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Go ahead.
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It's an Oklahoma apportioned 3 David Charlie 443 on a budget.
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Charlie 22, 3 David Charles.
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And actually it decided to come back.
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It's clear relative to 25 on the 2019 Ford.
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Go ahead.
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I'm going to stay here for traffic control, see if we need to move when the guy gets here.
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I'll just stick around, thank you.
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1630.
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