BERLIN — The fire department's 25-year old ladder truck is out of service and the city council Monday night discussed options for repairing the vehicle.
Fire Chief James Watkins said the ladder truck hit the building a week ago as it was leaving the station. An investigation revealed the walking beam hangers that hold the rear axles in place were all broken except for one, causing the axles to turn in the opposite direction into the building.
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