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Traffic accident on Route 57 southbound near mile 154 involving multiple commercial motor vehicles; officer providing traffic control; multiple injuries reported and EMS requested

Heard on: Clay County Sheriff and EMS, Wayne County Sheriff and EMS, Flora Police, Fairfield Police, Fire, and EMS, ISP Districts 12,13, and 19

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Just passed that 1050, I-57 southbound at mile 154.

2/19/2026 01:18 PM

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I-57, Illinois

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Traffic reported near I-57, Illinois on Feb 19, 2026, 1:18 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, traffic accident on Route 57 southbound near mile 154 involving multiple commercial motor vehicles; officer providing traffic control; multiple injuries reported and EMS requested AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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