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Railroad crossing malfunction near West Plum St

Heard on: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
00:16
00:00
I just got a call from the (name withheld) train company.
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W Plum St, Benton, IL 62812
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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report from a railway company about a possible malfunction at a railroad crossing on South First Street near Center Drive and West Plum Street in Benton. The crossing arms were lowered and lights were on, but no train was expected for approximately one hour. Crews were notified and expected to arrive within that time.

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