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Power lines down on Route 53 near Palatine

Heard on: Woodford IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
01:46
00:00
Fire is on scene, all lanes are down.
audio iconRoad Closure
IL-53, Palatine, IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible road hazard on northbound Route 53 near Palatine after reports of power lines falling across the lanes. The fire department was on scene, and initial reports suggest a single vehicle may have been involved. Northbound traffic was affected while utility and road personnel were notified for assessment and repair.

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