Double Fatal Accident I-57

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  1. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    <H3>Double Fatal Accident I-57 Near Benton, IL


    I-57 Shut Down As Crews Clear The Scene A deadly accident in a construction zone has killed at least two people. Other injuries are reported but the number and extent of the injuries is not known. The accident occurred on interstate 57 just North of the West Frankfort exit. The accident shut down both North and Southbound lanes of I-57 in that area.
    KPLR 11 St. Louis - Jul 15 05</H3>
     
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  3. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Brutal.

    I just came through there yesterday.
     
  4. TrailerTruckin

    TrailerTruckin Light Load Member

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    Wow that looks nasty, prayers for all involved
     
  5. SLCTrucker

    SLCTrucker Medium Load Member

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    I went through this after crash.
    Looked real bad.
    Comming back today can see all the burned pavement and marks left.
     
    Last edited: Jul 16, 2010
  6. cmcgee182

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    This is so sad. My thoughts and prayers to all of those involved and also to the families and loved ones of those who passed away.
     
  7. mellow

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    My husband was traveling through I-57 Frankford, IL around the time of the accident & has not answered his phone or been seen since. I haven't gotten any contact from anybody of his where abouts & the company never answers their phone. Which companies where involved? My hubby hauls asphalt & I can see one of that type of truck in the pictures. I'm worried to death. We talked at 1pm Thursday & now there's no contact. I filed a missing person report. Don't know what else to do.
     
  8. Mrs T

    Mrs T Road Train Member

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    The most recent new reports are saying that the crash victims have been identified, so I guess you could contact Illinois State police for info. Their website give this number for traffic incidents - (217) 785-0614.
    http://www.isp.state.il.us/contacts/contacts.cfm

    Who does your hubby work for Mellow?
    Are you sure there is not a number for his dispatcher or someone who will know where he is. Even if his cell is faulty can they still reach him by qualcomm? Does he use email?
     
  9. Roadmedic

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    Here is the link to the local paper that gives the names of the drivers who were killed in this accident. I hope this helps and is not your husband.

    http://thesouthern.com/news/local/article_ede80e1e-9162-11df-9297-001cc4c03286.html
     
  10. rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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