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Train blocks lanes near Riverton due to mechanical issue

Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
02:30
00:00
Hey (name withheld), we got a train stopped on the tracks here.
audio iconRoad Closure
7th St, Riverton, IL 62561
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a train experienced mechanical problems and came to a stop, blocking both southbound lanes leaving Riverton near Seventh and Third Streets. The railroad engineer indicated they were working to resolve the issue soon. Traffic in the area was temporarily affected until the lanes could reopen.

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