The Illinois State Police has released some information from the 6 unit accident that occurred on Thursday on Interstate 70 in Fayette County.
Illinois State Police Troop 9 report say the accident was on Interstate 70 near mile marker 63 (the east Vandalia exit) at approximately 11:46 am on Thursday. The State Police say preliminary information indicates ISP Troop 9 responded to the location for a six unit traffic crash, involving two truck-tractor semi-trucks and four passenger vehicles. A medical helicopter was called to the scene and transported two individuals to an area hospital with serious injuries. Three additional individuals were transported by ambulance with injuries. Eastbound traffic was diverted off the interstate for a crash investigation, but was reopened at approximately 1:25 pm. The Illinois State Police says there is no further information at this time.
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