Railroad crossing arms malfunction on highway 16, Gillespie IL
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The railroad crossing arms on Highway 16 near Gillespie are malfunctioning and not lifting, causing traffic to back up.
Audio|Heard on: Macoupin and Montgomery Counties Public Safety Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Highway 16 at railroad crossing near Gillespie.
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Railroad crossing gates are not lifting.
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Traffic is backing up significantly.
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Location mentioned:
IL-16, Gillespie, IL
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