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Stranded motorist with flat tire sparks urgent response on I-72, Pawnee IL
A motorist was stranded on I-72 eastbound near milepost 73.5 due to a flat tire and a language barrier. Police responded swiftly to assist and ensure safety on the highway.
Audio|Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
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02:44
Transcript:
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They have a motorist by 72 Eastbound near milepost 75.
00:03
Eric, race it in.
00:04
I have a flat tire.
00:05
There's a language barrier.
00:07
Would you be able to respond?
00:09
10-4[1]. I got a good one.
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10-4[1]. 10-4.
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Good.
00:19
Good.
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2.
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7.
00:34
2011, other 46 for you.
00:36
It's going to be right in front of Thornton's on 6th Street.
00:39
I'll get you 28 here in a minute.
00:46
9-6-8 pull me out with them.
00:53
Really, the 28th can be Boy, um,
00:56
(number withheld).
00:58
768 code 38
01:06
The 8 The Stevenson and Baker I don't know if they're ranked at least
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13846 model white jeep
01:25
716.
01:28
Okay, and this one over to 37.
01:31
Several.
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55, Lincoln 877.
01:48
At 617 West Lawrence, a Lonnie-Kee's subject, is here causing problems.
01:54
617, order 6.
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617. Go ahead.
02:16
Stranded 617 motorist, 72 Eastbound Walker,
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73 and a half, 72 Eastbound Walker was 73 and a half.
02:24
Silver Volkswagen, silver Volkswagen, Illinois fleet plate, Frengrover Pee Pole,
02:28
(number withheld), a friend of over people, (number withheld).
02:37
617 at Frank B.
02:39
Paul, (number withheld), clear silver,
02:43
2025 Volkswagen sedan.
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