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2 Hurt, Crash with Injuries at Mannheim Rd and Prospect Ave, Des Plaines

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Des Plaines responded about 12:35 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 to a report of a crash with injuries at Mannheim Road and Prospect Avenue in Des Plaines.

Engine 62’s crew reported a two-car crash with one car wedged on the railroad tracks, Canadian National notified. A second ambulance was requested by 12:40 p.m.

The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.

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Shawn Genzone

Senior writer at the Chicago Morning Star

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