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Semi-truck catches fire on I-70 westbound exit ramp, Effingham County IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
I-70, Illinois

Emergency units responded to a fire involving a semi-truck tractor-trailer on the westbound exit ramp of I-70 near milepost 105 in Illinois.

Audio|Heard on: Effingham County Sheriff and EMS, Effingham City Police
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Transcript:
00:00
I sent me westbound milepost 105 exit ramp.
00:02
I sent me westbound milepost 105 exit ramp.
00:05
It's a truck tractor semi-trailer on fire.
00:08
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Location mentioned:
I-70, Illinois

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Incident Timeline

  1. Assessment of Fire Damage
  2. Tow Service Coordination
  3. Responders En Route
  4. Description of Vehicle and Fire
  5. Confirmation and Location Details
  6. Initial Report of Vehicle Fire

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