Multiple vehicle crashes on interstate near Mattoon exit, Mattoon IL
Multiple vehicle crashes occurred on Interstate 57 northbound near the Mattoon exit. Two vehicles, a white Chevrolet Equinox and a white Lexus, were involved and not drivable after hitting a guardrail. Another box truck could not be seen due to weather conditions. Emergency medical services and tow trucks were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Source: Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, Clay and Lawrence Counties Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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The man at the 250, 57 North Mountain,
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White Chevy, Equinox, white Chevy, Equinox,
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(name withheld).
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(name withheld).
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(name withheld).
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Missouri.
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Go ahead, northbound 2220.
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7-5, I have a 1050, Ix-37 Northbound Mal plus 189 exit to Mattoon.
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I-27 Northbound Mal plus 189 exit to Mattoons.
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They hit the guardrail, they don't believe that they're drivable.
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739, Pontiac, well, you also need two-toe numbers for the FedEx or...
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...ir an EMS is en route.
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So, approach.
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75 and 787, there is also an additional motorist in the ditch, the white Lexus, down there at the 189 as well.
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Okay, so we'll get there.
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23.
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I'll see 87 on the map.
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If I'm closer I can go to that, I'm that's 229.
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I can't get down there pretty quick.
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Pontiac 745 should be coming on shortly.
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He lived in round Charleston.
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Mars, that says...
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947-8 eastbound at the 147 eastbound with the 142, 7 east south the 142.
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You have a box truck.
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Meeting assistance to the next exit, advising unable to see due to the weather.
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State advising on the next, and the DTA.
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Please, unsure.
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Location mentioned:
I-57, Mattoon, IL
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