Truck accident causes road blockage on I-57 in Mt Vernon, Mt Vernon IL
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TrafficA dump truck was involved in a rear-end crash on I-57 near Mount Vernon, causing road blockage and ramp closures. There were no injuries reported, but two people refused medical aid.
Audio|Heard on: Marion/Jefferson County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Responding to 57,
00:02
another caller is reporting that they're,
00:06
the drivers are stating that they're okay, that they're not injured.
00:15
I do not believe there is any extrication.
00:19
I believe all the occupants are out.
00:30
Copy 5214 on the scene dump truck with rear end damage, tires blown out of it, semi-saddle tank ripped off of it, ramps closed,
00:40
neaten.
00:46
I copy going to be two refusals, the rest of it after that is unreasonable.
00:55
Copy, two refusals, somebody calls the accident, already contacted tow out of Mount Vernon, states wondering about the road blockage and ramp closure.
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Location mentioned:
I-57, Mt Vernon, IL
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