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Loose insulation falls from truck along Walnut St

Heard on: Murphysboro Police Fire and Emergency Management
03:08
00:00
We just got a call of a red semi, wide load.
audio iconTraffic
S 13th St & Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers followed a truck carrying a wide load after reports that insulation was falling onto Walnut Street between Cravenwood and Mercerville in Murphysboro. The truck, described as a red semi with a trailer and escort vehicle, was traveling westbound through town. Authorities aimed to stop the vehicle to ensure nothing else was coming loose. No major road hazards were reported.

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