Kankakee, IL – Emergency crews responded late Monday evening to a traffic crash near Court Street and St. Mary’s in Kankakee, according to local social media reports. The incident, streamed live on Facebook around 9 p.m., showed several vehicles stopped in the roadway as police, fire, and medical personnel worked the scene.
According to eyewitness posts from Kankakee County Past, Present and Future, the crash occurred near St. Mary’s Hospital, prompting temporary lane closures as responders assisted those involved. Fire and ambulance units could be seen with lights flashing as tow trucks arrived to remove damaged vehicles.
As of this update, no injuries have been confirmed by officials, and it remains unclear how many vehicles were involved. Motorists traveling through the area were advised to use caution and consider alternate routes while crews continued cleanup and investigation efforts.
Further details, including the cause of the crash and any citations, have not yet been released by Kankakee Police. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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