Wheeling and Prospect Heights firefighters responded to a reported crash at 100 E. Palatine Road on Monday afternoon. The location is on the westbound Palatine frontage road, east of the railroad tracks. Upon arrival, emergency crews were directed to a vehicle that had veered off the road and rolled down an embankment, coming to rest beneath a railroad bridge. The car’s sole occupant, who appeared to have non-life-threatening injuries, was trapped inside and unable to exit on their own. Firefighters used tools to force open the door, carefully extracted the individual, and transported them up the embankment using a backboard. The injured person was then taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Once the patient was safely removed, a tow truck from Gene’s Towing was called in to lift the car back onto the road. During the operation, train traffic was temporarily suspended for about 30 minutes to ensure the safety of the responders and tow operators working beneath the rail bridge. The scene was busy with activity as crews worked to clear the area and restore normal operations.
Photos from the incident show the car wedged under the bridge, the effort of the tow company, and the surrounding area where the accident occurred. Local residents and drivers were advised to exercise caution in the area during the response. Fortunately, no other vehicles were involved, and no additional injuries were reported. The quick response by emergency personnel ensured the situation was handled efficiently and safely.
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