Traffic crash blocks Howard and Asbury, Evanston IL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders attended a traffic accident near Howard Street and Asbury Avenue in Evanston. Police and fire personnel blocked the road while handling the situation. Bus routes were temporarily detoured via California, Dodge, Oakton, and Asbury to avoid the closure. The roadway was expected to reopen shortly after emergency operations concluded.
Audio|Heard on: Woodford IL Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:46
Transcript:
00:00
104, I've got a report of some kind of accident at Howard and Asbury.
00:03
Are you able to get through?
00:06
Yeah, there is an accident here.
00:08
Evanston police and fire are on scene.
00:09
They have Howard Street blocked off.
00:12
Right now I'm standing by at Howard and Asbury.
00:19
I don't know how long it's going to be, so I'll stay with them for the next few minutes.
00:24
All right, hang up.
00:25
If you need a detour, I can't really do anything for you because it's an order to turn around.
00:29
I'll advise other buses to detour via California and Dodge to Oakton and Asbury.
00:37
Yeah, ten four.
00:38
I think they're going to have this open in a minute though.
00:40
I already see emergency vehicle movement, so it should be open in a couple of minutes.
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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:
Asbury Ave & Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
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