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Heard on: Woodford IL Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/17/2026 06:46 PM
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Chicago (number withheld), it's going to be 294 southbound just south of Willow, milepost 48.
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Fire is already on scene.
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Crash with vehicle fire on I‑294 near Willow

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible traffic collision involving a vehicle fire on I‑294 southbound near Willow Road. One person sustained minor injuries and was transported to York Hospital for evaluation. Fire departments, including assistance from Glenview Fire, were on the scene, and highway ramps in the area were later confirmed clear.

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