Cumberland County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the Neoga Fire Protection District Facebook page:
Just after midnight this morning, Neoga Fire Protection District and Neoga Ambulance were dispatched to a semi tractor-trailer in the median of Interstate 57 near the 178 mile marker.
Crews arrived to find the driver uninjured and safely out of the vehicle. The refrigerated trailer had separated, scattering its contents across the median and into the northbound lanes. Fire personnel worked to clear debris and boxes from the roadway, and the scene was handed off to the Towing companies at 2:07 AM.
This call was also the first response for one of our newest members. While his introduction to the job included sweeping cheese boxes off the interstate, it also highlights an important safety reminder:
When approaching emergency vehicles with flashing lights, motorists are required to merge into the opposite lane when possible. If moving over is not an option, drivers must reduce speed significantly. These precautions protect the safety of emergency responders, law enforcement, and tow operators working along the roadway.
We extend our appreciation to the Illinois State Police Troop 9, Cumberland Towing, Murphy Wrecker and Towing and Illinois Traffic Operations LLC for their assistance
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