Semi truck emits smoke on I-275 exit ramp, Wayne County MI


A semi-truck was stopped on the Will Carleton exit ramp from southbound I-275. Smoke was seen coming from the truck's wheel area, and black skid marks were on the ground behind it. This suggests a possible mechanical problem or wheel lockup. No fire was reported.
Audio|Source: Romulus-Huron Twp Police & Fire
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Transcript:
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Base 32 on air, responding to a smoke investigation, responding southbound 225 and the Will Carleton exit ramps. Again, Will Carleton exit ramp in 275 southbound. Collar stated that she was getting off the freeway and there was a semi pulled over. There was smoke coming from the truck, wheel area,
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and also a black skid mark on the ground that was after the truck.
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Possible wheel lockup, no other calls.
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Current train at Walts Road, moving north, all other tracks clear.
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This fashion air, 1623.
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Pace 22 on the air was going to a smoke investigation, responding southbound 275 and the Will Carlton exit ramp. Again, Will Carlton exit ramp in 275, Southbound caller stated she was getting off the freeway and there was a semi pulled over, there was smoke coming from the truck, wheel area,
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and also a black padmark on the ground that was after the truck.
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Possible wheel lockup, no other calls.
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I-275, Michigan
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