The Street Opened Up Beneath the Wheels
We’ve seen all kinds of calls in our line of work, but the one we got from the 911 dispatcher that afternoon? That one was different. They said the ground was collapsing in a Wilkes-Barre neighborhood, gas lines were leaking, and a 1,000-gallon water truck had fallen into a sinkhole on Horton Street. This definitely wasn’t your everyday recovery; it was a clear case for our Wilkes-Barre rotator service.
The Scene on Horton Street
When we arrived, Wilkes-Barre Police had already cordoned off the block. One house was evacuated as a precaution, but thankfully, no one was hurt. The street, however, was another story. What used to be solid pavement had crumbled into a jagged cavity that swallowed the water truck’s front end.
The truck’s front axle was dangling in the air, and the gas tank scraped the collapsed pavement. Water and gas lines had ruptured. The ground was unstable and shifting underfoot.
We knew exactly what this meant: we had one shot to do this right.
Setting the Stage from a Safe Distance
We couldn’t risk placing the rotator near the edge. Sinkholes are unpredictable and unforgiving. Instead, we staged our 50-ton rotator on a nearby street with stable ground.
Sam was behind the wheel of the rotator. He surveyed the scene, ran through the plan with the team, and got to work positioning the boom. This was textbook Wilkes-Barre rotator service: calculated, steady, and prepared for anything.
Two Trucks, One Goal
Suspending the tanker from the sinkhole wasn’t going to be a solo job. We brought in a second wrecker to assist. While the rotator lifted the front end, the second truck winched it backwards: slow, careful, steady.
Force alone just wouldn’t cut it. We needed to carefully calculate angles, timing, and positioning. One wrong move and the truck could roll, slide, or break apart.
With every inch of lift and pull, we watched the ground for more shifting. Sam adjusted the boom. The team spotted from the sides. The second wrecker kept tension just right. And foot by foot, the water truck cleared the collapsed zone.
The Call That Could Have Gone Another Way
It could’ve been worse. A lot worse. No injuries. One evacuated home. But if that 911 dispatcher hadn’t called for Wilkes-Barre rotator service, that truck might still be sitting in a hole. Or worse, buried under even more collapsed pavement. That day, Sam saved the day. And our team pulled together to bring that water truck back to solid ground. That’s a Wilkes-Barre rotator service job done right.
Falzone Towing Delivers Wilkes-Barre Rotator Service with the Big Tools and the Right Team
Every Wilkes-Barre rotator service we handle carries risk. But we bring more than equipment. We bring knowledge, experience, and a level head in high-stress moments. Whether it’s a sinkhole in a residential street or a semi stuck on I-81, we bring the same focus.
That’s what Wilkes-Barre rotator service means to us: showing up ready, doing it right, and finishing strong. No shortcuts. No drama. Just results.
So when the ground gives way—literally or figuratively—you know who to call.
