Manteno, IL – Deputies in Kankakee County are responding to a reported traffic accident near Manteno on Friday afternoon. According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at the intersection of 9000 North and 5000 East Road.
Authorities are asking drivers to steer clear of the area while emergency personnel are on scene. The sheriff’s office issued the alert around midday, noting that additional details—including possible injuries or road closures—had not yet been confirmed.
Traffic may be slowed in the immediate area as deputies work to clear the roadway and investigate the cause of the crash. Residents and commuters in northern Kankakee County should expect brief travel delays and are advised to use alternate routes until the scene is cleared.
The sheriff’s office has not provided an estimated time for reopening the roadway, but updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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