Multiple Semi Trucks Involved in Wreck on I-70 in Effingham, Illinois
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 13, 2023
Investigation ongoing
I-70 in Effingham, Illinois has reopened after being closed for several hours due to a serious accident involving multiple semi trucks on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m., near mile marker 101, according to the Illinois State Police.
The crash involved multiple truck tractor semi-trailers (TTST), with one of them crossing over the concrete barrier and into the opposite lane of travel. As a result, both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-70 were shut down, and traffic was rerouted away from the scene.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of this devastating crash. Further details about any injuries or fatalities resulting from the incident have not been released at this time.
Effingham residents and commuters faced significant delays as emergency crews worked diligently to clear the wreckage and reopen the highway for normal traffic flow. The closure caused inconvenience for many travelers who rely on I-70 as a major transportation route through central Illinois.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when traveling through this area as there may still be residual effects from the accident that could impact driving conditions.
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Tags: Fatality, Illinois, Investigation, Traffic, I70, Terre Haute, Truckaccident, Wreck, Effingham
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- truck tractor semi-trailers
- State:
- Illinois
- City:
- Effingham
- Location:
- Near mile marker 101
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-12
- Time of Incident:
- 3:30 p.m.
Near mile marker 101
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