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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 12 · 1/18/2026 01:40 AM
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Well, we're getting some information here that there's a pretty bad crash on 290 out towards Harlem and some units are there requesting our assistance.
00:07
Could you send a sergeant over there maybe on about central in 290 to see if we can assist stopping traffic from going kind of 290?
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Traffic crash with multiple injuries on I-290

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units assisted at a serious traffic crash on Interstate 290 near Harlem Avenue. The event appeared to cause multiple injuries and required traffic diversion around the area. Responders set up flares and managed vehicle flow at nearby exits while additional support was requested.

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