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Semi driver crashes through former Peru Antique Mall

By Ali Braboy

June 15, 2020 at 12:02 pm CDT

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Peru firefighter Moose Duncan inspects a semi-tractor trailer that went through the Peru Antique Mall building off of May Road in Peru. The accident happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. Monday. Peru Fire and EMS along with Peru and Illinois State Police were all called to the scene. (Scott Anderson)

A semi driver with tractor and trailer heading eastbound on Interstate 80 crossed two lanes of traffic and then completely drove through the former Peru Antique Mall on May Road in Peru.

Responders were called around 10:09 a.m. Monday to the crash at 2702 May Road.

The driver was able to walk after the accident, and he went to Illinois Valley Community Hospital to get checked out, the Illinois State Police said.

The semi had clipped another vehicle that was traveling westbound, but no one in that vehicle was injured, the ISP said.

The accident is being handled by Illinois State Police. Peru police and fire were also on scene.