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Semi driver crashes through former Peru Antique Mall

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)

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 struck the Peru Antique Mall building shortly before 10:30 a.m. Monday. (Scott Anderson)

Illinois State Police investigate the west side of the Peru Antique Mall where the semi first struck the building. (Scott Anderson)

Lt. Bill Krolak inspects the damage inside the Peru Antique Mall after a semi driver drove off of Interstate 80 and smashed through the building. (Scott Anderson)