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Combine hits electric line, trapping three in Erie, Erie IL

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Near Wilmot Rd, Erie, IL 61250

A combine struck an electric line near Wilmot Road in Erie, causing the power line to fall over the combine. Three people are trapped inside, but there are no injuries reported. The power company has been contacted.

Audio|Source: Lee County Public Safety
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Sorry, I worried about that. It's going to be 1039. It's near Wilmot Road, Erie, near Wilmot Road.
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Caller advised a combine struck an electric line. The line is down over the combine.
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There's no arcing or sparking. There are three people trapped in the combine, but no injuries at this time.
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Permanent. We also have ComEd is being contacted. PD is the ground. My partners online with the person inside the combine. They've been advised not to move.

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Near Wilmot Rd, Erie, IL 61250

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