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Heard on: Effingham County Sheriff and EMS, Effingham City Police · 1/9/2026 03:31 AM
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Yeah, the fire department responded out here with a sawed-off cut on some of this guardrail.
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It's blocking the lane so I can't get it moved.
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Guardrail causes traffic hazard near Brownstown

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a traffic hazard near Brownstown where a damaged guardrail was blocking highway lanes. The fire department assisted, and IDOT was requested to help remove the obstruction. Tow services were called to clear vehicles, including a truck and a gray Nissan sedan. One driver was evaluated but did not require medical transport.

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N 1600 St, Brownstown, IL 62418
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