Peotone, IL – Fire officials from the Manhattan and Manteno Fire Protection Districts are calling attention to a dangerous Will County intersection after a string of serious crashes this year.
According to the Manhattan Fire Protection District, Deputy Chief Dave Piper and Fire Chief Steve Malone joined Manteno Fire Chief Rick Peterson in a CBS News Chicago interview to discuss safety concerns at Route 50 and County Line Road — a rural intersection that’s become a recurring scene for emergency response calls.
“This year alone, our crews have responded to numerous crashes at this location,” the departments said in a joint update. The intersection, located near the border of Will and Kankakee counties, has been flagged by both local and state officials for potential safety improvements.
Fire officials told CBS that first responders often face dangerous conditions at the crossing, where high-speed traffic and limited visibility have contributed to repeated collisions. Both departments say they’re now working with county and state transportation partners to explore long-term safety upgrades aimed at reducing the risk for motorists and responders alike.
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