Knox County, IL – Deputies and emergency responders are currently on the scene of two separate vehicle accidents that have forced road closures in Knox County this afternoon. Drivers in the area are being urged to find alternate routes as crews work both crash scenes.
According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knox Highway 12 is closed in the 1500 block near the railroad tracks due to a vehicle accident. Additionally, Illinois Route 41 (northbound) is closed from Illinois Route 116 to Abingdon following another crash involving entrapment.
Emergency crews remain on-site at both locations, and officials are asking drivers to avoid the affected areas to ensure the safety of first responders and the public. No information has yet been released regarding injuries or how long the closures are expected to last.
Motorists traveling near Abingdon or along Knox Highway 12 should expect significant delays throughout the day and plan alternate routes if possible. Updates are expected as authorities continue to clear the scenes.
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