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I-57 CRASH/HAZMAT ACCIDENT IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY

By Mark Wells Jul 5, 2024 | 6:15 PM

 

Illinois State Police Troop 10 responded to the scene this (Friday) morning at 4:56am to a report of a property damage only (no injuries) truck tractor semi-trailer rollover crash on I-57 northbound at the Yellow Banks Road overpass, between West Frankfort and Benton in Franklin County. State Police say the semi contained a flammable gas causing both north and southbound Interstate 57 and Yellow Banks Road to be closed out of an abundance of caution.

Both lanes of I-57 southbound are now open for traffic. One lane of I-57 northbound is open for traffic. State Police say they are working on clearing the scene to re-open the last lane.  Illinois State Police continue to investigate the accident.

 

 

 

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