Peotone, IL (September 27, 2024) – A serious head-on collision occurred late Thursday morning, leading to the closure of a portion of Wilmington-Peotone Road. According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, the accident involved a minivan and a car.
Manhattan Fire Protection District Chief Steve Malone reported that one driver required extrication from her vehicle. Both drivers were female and the sole occupants of their respective vehicles. A helicopter was summoned to the scene; however, it did not transport any patients. The driver of the minivan was taken by Manhattan Fire first responders to St. Mary’s Hospital, while the driver of the car was transported to Riverside Medical Center. Both individuals are reported to be in critical condition.
As a result of the accident, Wilmington-Peotone Road is closed from 104th to Center Road. Sheriff’s deputies are actively rerouting both vehicle and truck traffic in the area, which is expected to remain closed for several hours.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Our thoughts are with those involved in this serious accident as they face the challenges ahead.
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