Effingham County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Teutopolis Fire Protection District Facebook Page:
On Wednesday 9/21/22 at 17:51 hours, Teutopolis Firefighters with auto-aid from Montrose FPD were dispatched to a reported two-semi tractor/trailer accident on Interstate 70 westbound, mile marker 100.
The accident occurred within the construction zone with one semi striking the second semi. One driver reported a back injury and was transported by Rural Med to St Anthony Hospital. Traffic was backed up to the Montrose exit (105 mile marker). Firefighters assisted ISP with traffic control until the semi’s were towed. Firefighters cleared the scene at 19:25 hours.
During the same period at 18:06 hours, Firefighters were dispatched to Interstate 70 at mile marker 103 for a grass fire. The small fire was quickly extinguished with crews clearing the scene at 18:16 hours.
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