Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Teutopolis Fire Protection District Facebook page:
On Wednesday 9/11/2024 at 18:33 hours, Teutopolis with auto-aid from Montrose was dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident, Interstate 70 eastbound at the 102.5 mile marker. This is within the ongoing construction zone. Eastbound traffic was totally gridlocked.
Upon arrival, size up reported was a semi tractor trailer, a car hauler, and a pickup truck towing a trailer all involved. No entrapment, all occupants self extricated. No injuries reported – Rural Med EMS obtained medical refusals from all parties.
ISP Troop 9 investigating the cause of the accident. Firefighters cleared the scene at 20:08 hours. Eastbound traffic remained closed until all vehicles could be towed.
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