Double trailer blocks left lane on I-57 southbound, Effingham IL
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TrafficA double semi-trailer vehicle is blocking the left lane on the southbound I-57 near the I-70 junction. The rear trailer is partially off the road, down a steep embankment, possibly submerged in water. The lane is closed for safety and towing efforts.
Audio|Heard on: Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, Clay and Lawrence Counties Sheriff and Fire
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02:24
Transcript:
00:00
It looks like it's a double trailer, kind of like the FedEx 28-footers.
00:12
This one's XVL logistics.
00:15
The left lane is shut down because the rear end of the second trailer is still out in it.
00:32
I don't want to present.
00:36
It's going to be 57 southbound just north of the 57/70 split.
00:45
57 southbound just north of the 57/70 split.
00:50
I'm being in a black coat of Camry, black coat of Camry.
00:54
California (number withheld).
00:55
William K. King and Nora (number withheld).
00:58
9 William King, Nora, (number withheld).
01:02
California. They're going to be invited to believe there is someone in the car.
01:07
It's like in the passenger seat.
01:09
This could be our pedestrian subject.
01:18
1048, California, 9 W.
01:20
William, kicking in, or a (number withheld).
01:24
Clear.
01:30
26, Toyota.
01:37
8.104A, I believe that'd be a typo.
01:39
1040, I believe that'd be a typo.
01:42
Come for you.
01:45
1048, thank you.
01:53
Pontiac, 753.
01:54
Do you attempt to work on a tow for me, let whoever is going to attempt this know that the vehicle is approximately 20 feet off the road,
02:06
down about a 15-foot steep embankment, and under possibly 30-foot of water?
02:18
David 51166.
02:20
It's out of Indiana also.
02:21
P. Paul D. David, 51166, Indiana permit trailer.
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Location mentioned:
I-70 & I-57, Effingham, IL 62401
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