Teutopolis and Montrose Fire Protection Districts Respond to Semi Rollover on I-70

Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis and Montrose Fire Departments responded to a semi rollover on Interstate 70 on Thursday.

The following was released by the Teutopolis Fire Department on their Facebook Page:

“On Thursday, 8/4/2022 at 11:27 hours, Teutopolis Firefughters, with auto-aid from Montrose FPD, were dispatched to a reported rollover tractor trailer at the 103 milemarker eastbound Interstate 70. Upon arrival found the tractor trailer on its side, primarily in the center median – crews were advised bystanders had assisted the driver out of the tractor. ISP,IDOT both has units/personnel on scene along with Rural Med. The driver was transported to St Anthony Hospital. C600 met with ISP and determined IDOT could assist with traffic control allowing for all fire apparatus to return. All units cleared the scene at 12:00 hours. ISP is investigating the cause of the accident.”

Photo courtesy of the Teutopolis Fire Department.