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Tech: The Skinny On Clearing a Traffic Accident
From the high-tech cameras that locate the wreck, to the people on the ground sweeping up the debris, Jorge Ribas gets a look at all the steps needed to clean up a car accident.
Added: Jun 5, 2008
Views: 26376 Views
Runtime: 03:07
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