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Photos: Semi strikes Illinois Route 251 bridge over Interstate 80 in Peru

By Scott Anderson
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Emergency crews work the scene of a semi truck that struck the overpass of Illinois Route 251 and Interstate I-80 on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 in Peru. The driver of the semi had to be extricated. Illinois State Police, Peru Fire and EMS, Senica Towing and Illinois Department of Transportation were all on the scene.

Emergency crews work the scene of a semi truck that struck the overpass of Illinois Route 251 and Interstate I-80 on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 in Peru. The driver of the semi had to be extricated. Illinois State Police, Peru Fire and EMS, Senica Towing and Illinois Department of Transportation were all on the scene. (Scott Anderson)

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Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

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