Vehicle hits barrier and damages axle near I-57 mile marker 74, Clay County IL


A vehicle hit a barrier near mile marker 74 eastbound on I-57, causing the front axle to snap and closing lane 2 for emergency response and traffic control.
Audio|Source: Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, Clay and Lawrence Counties Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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Just east and 57, 74 East, just East and 57.
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I have Lane 2 shut down.
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(number withheld).
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This driver struck the barrier on the right side.
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The front axle is broken.
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld), go ahead.
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The front passenger tire is going to be mapped.
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The axle is going to be snapped.
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Do you know how much they're carrying?
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Reddy Orange, you need a special for traffic control.
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(number withheld), 10.40,
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10.20 on power again.
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It'll be Indiana portion.
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(number withheld), (number withheld), Indiana 4 should be a white freight liner, white freight liner.
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Location mentioned:
Clay County, IL
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