CRASH WITH A TRUCK FIRE AND AMMUNITION FIRING IN THE BURNING CAB ON I-294 NB NEAR OGDEN AVE WESTERN SPRINGS
6:34 PM ... Hinsdale firefighters working at the scene of a truck crash with fire I-294 NB and MM 27.0 to 27.75 near Western Springs north of Hinsdale. Report of fire coming from the engine of a crashed truck on the right shoulder. Traffic stopped by Illinois State Police in both directions because of ammunition firing in a truck cab vehicle fire. Crash also reported on Waze. York Center Tender 77 assigned. Western Springs engine assigned. Crew on arrival reports a truck crash with heavy fire on I-294 NB about one-half mile north of Ogden Avenue. Firefighters confirm there is one injury at the scene with ammunition firing. Silver Honda passenger vehicle also involved. Two additional ambulances assigned about 6:57 PM. Fire out by 7:03 PM. https://maps.app.goo.gl/XK8ZCdFf2SEXaGFj9 A=Ambulance, E=Engine, S=Squad, T=Truck, TL=Tower Ladder, Q=Quint BC=Battalion Chief, C=Chief, DC=Deputy Chief/Deputy District Chief, CV=Command Van ARLINGTONCARDINAL.COM/FIRE Helpful Resources