Serious accident blocks northbound Route 83 near 31st Street


Emergency crews are responding to a significant incident on Route 83 near the 31st Street on-ramp, with all companies assigned to work the scene and traffic access being coordinated. The northbound lanes are reported to be shut down, and there is mention of a need for lifting assistance, suggesting a serious traffic accident potentially involving entrapment.
Audio|Source: Will and DuPage Counties Police/Fire
02:23
Transcript:
(name withheld), Route 83 Command. All right, confirming I have a PIN. I'll be 83 Command. This 9094 will be operations. All companies will be working. Be your best access point. Northbound 83, northbound 83. We're north at 31st Street, so 31st Street on-ramp is the best access point. All companies approach northbound 83 from 31st, northbound 83 from 31st. District 1-240 8 plus side circle drive Willow Springs engine 1-112224 cross-tage is a good drive and make the drive. Ogden would be a big help. We have a hundred ninety even available to do that. 183 please. The lifting assistance, Bowlingbrook Net of 3 and Bolingbrook Engine 3. 9. Hampshire Court. 9.mshack Court. 1351. After the traffic moving, so, yes. Stand forth. Got shut down. 83. Okay, 34, I'm in route. I'll take the northbound lanes of 83 with Hinsdale on 83 if someone can grab entrance for the ramp. Two's around, Mark, we'll do 83 on the entrance. One, two.
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Location mentioned:
IL-83, Hinsdale, IL
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