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Crouch Recovery's expert operators tackle a series of high-pressure roadside rescues. Simon races to free two lorries hopelessly bogged down in a muddy field, Mary battles dangerous traffic to recover a broken-down Arctic blocking an industrial estate, and Mick faces a frustrating roadside challenge when a stranded 44-ton truck brings a major dual carriageway to a standstill. With every minute counting, the team must use skill, experience and quick thinking to keep Britain's roads moving.

How Do You Move A 44-Ton Truck That Won't Move? is presented by Naked Science. Its listed runtime is 43 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
How Do You Move A 44-Ton Truck That Won't Move?
Category
Society
Runtime
43 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Naked Science

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