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Truck Breaks Down in Center this Morning

 

At approximately 9:10 am this morning a semi-truck broke down at the intersection of Nacogdoches and San Augustine highways in Center.  According to the driver and members of the Center Fire Department, the drive shaft broke loose and spun around; puncturing the fuel tank. The driver brought the vehicle to a stop; then allowed the vehicle to roll backwards out of the intersection and back behind the traffic light.  Emergency personnel were contacted and Center Fire Department arrived there in minutes.  The Texas Department of Transportation and the Center Police Department also quickly arrived on scene.  Hopkins wrecker service was call in to transport the semi-truck.  Hughes wrecker was also on scene in case there services were needed.  The Police and Fire Departments blockaded the area. While the Department of Transportation and Center Fire Department cleaned up the diesel before towing the vehicle.   The truck was then hauled off.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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