Car crashes down embankment near IL-29 with teen injured, Springfield IL


A car went off the roadway near IL-29 and crashed down about 10 feet next to a telephone pole. The vehicle showed signs of smoke. A 16-year-old suffered a left laceration and was taken away by ambulance. The southbound right lane was temporarily closed.
Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I'm not sure if this is accurate, but the subject advised me it was a 1050[1] rollover, a car was on fire.
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We were advised the car was in the ditch, not that it rolls.
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The right lane of the southbound lane shut down for a little bit.
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And there was some smoke, I don't know if it was fire or steam from three days.
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Spring until 677 information.
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That's counting 29.
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6.7 information vehicle went off the roadway.
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It's about 10 feet down an embankment next to a telephone pole. If you can start the next available toe,
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probably going to need a flatbed, possibly a record.
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A 16-year-old is in the ambulance already.
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A flight laceration to the left on.
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10.4. Should be on your 29.
Police codes explained
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1050: Traffic accident
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Location mentioned:
Near IL-29, Springfield, IL 62712
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