Traffic accident with injuries on I-55 northbound, Grundy County IL


A traffic accident with injuries occurred on Interstate 55 northbound near mile post 245 in Grundy County, Illinois. One person was possibly ejected from a vehicle, both patients are conscious and breathing. Emergency services responded and a helicopter was requested but has a long estimated arrival time.
Audio|Source: Grundy and Will Counties Public Safety
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Elwood fire for the accident with injuries.
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615, 614, Battalion 6, and 612.
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Interstate 55 northbound near mile post 245.
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Interstate 55 northbound near mile post 245.
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246.
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The deputy on 55 at the 245.
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It stayed out there yet?
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Negative, I'm on the line with the caller. It sounds like one patient was possibly ejected, but they're both conscious and breathing at this time.
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Here, I'll go.
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I'm sorry.
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(name withheld).
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Code one says the field.
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The field is 249.
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Let's go.
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My stars unavailable, they said the closest helicopter would have about 39 minute EPA.
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I-55, Illinois
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