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Reported chemical odor from semi at I-57 rest area unfounded, Union County IL

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Union County, IL

A caller reported a strong chemical odor and hazard lights on a white semi-trailer at the I-57 northbound rest area near mile post 32 in Union County. Authorities investigated and found no chemical spill, determining the smell was likely from construction equipment nearby.

Audio|Source: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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X-118 traffic hazard, I-57 northbound mile post 32 rest area, I-57 northbound
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mile post 32 rest area.
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Caller advised Union County.
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He followed a white truck tractor white semi-trailer into the rest area.
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The semi-trailer had its hazard lights on and smelled.
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strong odor of a possible chemical spill inside of the trailer.
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Any kind of gas... Go ahead and clear.
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It was unfounded.
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What we believe they were seeing was possibly some construction equipment setting on the side of the road.
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So all units will be clearing.

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