Multi-vehicle truck accident closes interstate eastbound lanes, Joliet IL
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Several commercial trucks were involved in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 near Chicago Street. The accident spilled cargo and blocked all eastbound lanes, causing a full road closure. Authorities began diverting traffic at Larkin Avenue.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Suburbs South/SW
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Transcript:
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It's 80 Eastbound on top of Chicago Street.
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All lanes, all eastbound lanes are blocked, the truck tractor,
00:09
loose filled load, cross all lanes.
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We're going to need to start pushing traffic off at Larkin.
00:19
I got help trucks can respond.
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Location mentioned:
N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432
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