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Vehicle strikes fire hydrant and flees near Mound and Liberty, Winnebago County IL

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Liberty St, Rockford Township, IL 61102

A vehicle struck a fire hydrant near Mound Avenue and Liberty Street, causing water to flow uncontrollably. The driver fled the scene before authorities arrived.

Audio|Source: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments
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Engine, engine, engine one, respond with PD out to the area of Mound Avenue and Liberty Street.
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It looks like there's possibly an accident or a hit-and-run against a fire hydrant, and there's water flowing everywhere. The caller couldn't even see where the fire hydrant went.
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Attention, engine one, respond out to Mound and Liberty along with PD. It looks like there's a possible hit-and-run accident against a fire hydrant. There's going to be water that's flowing everywhere.

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Location mentioned:
Liberty St, Rockford Township, IL 61102

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