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Vehicle hit pole on I-57 near 111th StreetChicago IL

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I-57, Chicago, IL

As discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle crashed into a pole on northbound I-57 near 111th Street in Chicago. The pole fell onto the shoulder of the highway, and police were notified to respond.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
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01:10
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, Clark, you let state know just on view the vehicle crashed into a pole on northbound I-57, just north of 111th Street.
00:12
It's about mile marker 355.
00:18
Our units stand by unless you have an emergency.
00:22
The 3rd watch is finally here.
00:23
Good night.
00:29
I'm already too late tonight.
00:35
Yeah, 581 Adam.
00:39
581 Adam.
00:41
Yeah, I don't know if you can let state know the vehicle might be able to.
00:46
He might be able to drive it off the e-way.
00:49
But they were. I'm going to need assistance with state.
00:51
And if you can let them know there's a pole that he knocked down.
00:55
It's sticking on the shoulder where a semi truck or something riding by might hit it.
01:01
Let them know that there's a pole down.
01:06
All right, we called and notified state police.
01:08
They'll get somebody out there as soon as they have somebody available.

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I-57, Chicago, IL

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