Head-on collision between two semis on I-74, Champaign County IL
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TrafficA westbound semi lost a steering tire and crossed the median on I-74, colliding head-on with another semi near mile marker 174. A UPS driver was involved, and deputies are responding.
Audio|Heard on: Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, Clay and Lawrence Counties Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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124 westbound, milepost 174.
00:03
5704 westbound, semi lost steer tire, crossed the median, struck another semi head on.
00:11
Westbound.
00:16
That's westbound.
00:17
South westbound.
00:23
He is on the side of the road.
00:25
They are just west of that intersection and a UPS truck.
00:32
Same for.
00:43
It is going to be a UPS driver.
00:46
My deputy is close to arriving on scene.
00:50
I can advise further whenever he gets there.
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I-74, Illinois
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