Semi-truck repositions unattached trailer on interstate shoulder, Polk County IA


A semi-truck was turning around on the interstate while pulling an unattached flatbed trailer. The trailer was later moved to the shoulder. The situation may be related to road construction but is unclear.
Audio|Source: Iowa Dept of Public Safety Dispatch - Area A
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Transcript:
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Yeah, at the West Mixmaster here, there's a semi-winner trailer turning around in the middle of the interstate.
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I'm not sure if I have anything to do with road construction or what's happening.
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I lost sight of them now. Stopped at the shoulder.
00:15
You can pull it up on camera and see, maybe.
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Not sure.
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But he's in the middle of the interstate, and the trailer,
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which is a flatbed trailer,
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was actually he was kind of turning around holding the opposite direction with it, and it was not attached.
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So I'm not sure what's going on here while I'll stick around for a little bit to find out.
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Location mentioned:
I-80 & I-35, Iowa 50313
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