Large truck with oversized load stuck on I-74 eastbound, Galesburg IL


A large truck carrying an oversized agricultural machine is stuck on eastbound I-74 near a bridge, blocking traffic and needing help to turn around.
Audio|Source: Galesburg Police and EMS Dispatch
00:17
Transcript:
To Pontiac Motorist Assist[1]s, I-74 Eastbound near milepost 59, I-74 Eastbound, near mile post 59, truck tractor oversized load, hauling a combine, mess is active and is stuck before the bridge will need out turning around.
To Pontiac Motorist Assist[1]s, I-74 Eastbound near milepost 59, I-74 Eastbound, near mile post 59, truck tractor oversized load, hauling a combine, mess is active and is stuck before the bridge will need out turning around.
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[1]
Motorist Assist: Assistance to disabled or stranded vehicle
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I-74, Galesburg, IL
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