Semi crash blocks traffic near 79th and Western, Chicago IL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a semi-truck crash near 79th Street and Western Avenue has caused blockages for traffic in the area. Emergency units are on scene and working to clear the obstruction. Traffic underneath the nearby bridge on 71st Street is also blocked in both directions. Authorities are managing the situation and considering rerouting options.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
Listen to dispatch call
01:57
Transcript:
00:00
Can you check for a crash at 79th Street and Western Avenue? It's a semi involved.
00:07
Eight eleven info.
00:18
Love it.
00:19
You still on that support unit request?
00:24
Ten four, we'll be here for a while.
00:26
All right.
00:34
Seven thirty-two.
00:37
Seven thirty-two.
00:40
What's the ETA on thirty-one? We need traffic blocked off over there.
00:49
Seven hundred and thirty-one, are you close?
00:54
Seven hundred and thirty-four, right? Two hundred and (number withheld).
00:57
Eight (number withheld).
01:01
Eight one two.
01:04
Twelve, if you can meet Mr.
01:06
Giorna over at the Jewel 6107 South Archer.
01:11
He says there is an order of protection against him and he needs to get his belongings from near South Nagel.
01:20
He's going to wait for you at the Jewel.
01:25
Ten four.
01:31
Seven thirty-two.
01:36
So heads up, all traffic underneath the bridge is blocked going eastbound and westbound on 71st Street.
01:44
Do we need a CTA reroute?
01:50
I would notify you if we do.
01:54
It looks like it shouldn't be too much time to move this trailer.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
W 79th St & S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
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