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Truck on its side on Route 63 at Little Canada Road

By Howard B. Owens

A 10-wheeler is on its side on Route 63 near Little Canada Road.

No word on injuries.

Bethany fire and Stafford fire dispatched.

UPDATE 9:45 a.m.: According to Deputy Cory Mower, it appears the weight of gravel in the bed of the truck shifted causing the driver to lose control rounding the curve just north of Fargo Road. The estimated speed of the truck was 40 to 45 mph. At 8:45 a.m., it was expected it would take at least another hour before Route 63 was reopened. At this time, it's still closed. There were no injuries.

Ed Hartgrove

I need help here. I'm trying to figure what makes this a 10-wheeler.

I don't see double sets of 'dualies' on the cab, and when counting the trailers tires, I come up with 12 wheels (minimum).

How about it, 'truckers'? Or am I losing my math skills?

Jul 7, 2014, 11:41am Permalink
Howard B. Owens

That's how it came over the scanner.

Looks like it's got an elevated axel in the middle (raise and lower), so maybe that's why it's 10 and not 12.

Jul 7, 2014, 11:54am Permalink

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