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Drag racers block intersection and prepare to break into boxcarsChicago IL

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W 79th St & S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

A big group of cars are racing and blocking an intersection in Chicago. The drivers are behaving dangerously and some are wearing masks. People got out of their cars and look ready to break into train boxcars nearby.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
03:39
Transcript:
A large group of drag racers, estimated at 40-50 cars, is blocking the intersection near 79th Street and Lawndale Avenue in Chicago. Participants are driving recklessly, running red lights, and many are wearing ski masks. Some individuals are reportedly preparing to break into boxcars in a nearby parking lot, suggesting both reckless driving and possible attempted theft.

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W 79th St & S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

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