Vehicle hits raccoon on highway with possible fluid leak, Galesburg IL
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TrafficA vehicle struck a raccoon on U.S. Highway 34 Eastbound near the 1300 block. The vehicle pulled over with hazards on and left to get a truck and trailer for removal. There is a possible fluid leak raising concern for fire hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Galesburg Police and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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On the 1300 block of U.S. Highway 34 Eastbound
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U.S. Highway 34 Eastbound.
00:05
I would advise they struck a raccoon in the roadway.
00:10
The vehicle pulled off the side of the road with the hazards on.
00:12
They have departed to get a truck and trailer to remove it.
00:17
You can just check and advise.
00:18
See if we need to send fire.
00:19
They believe it's possibly leaking fluids.
00:22
I don't know for sure.
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Location mentioned:
US-34, Galesburg, IL
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