Two car accident in the southbound lane just north of the Benton Exit

By Steve Dunford

BENTON, IL-  There has been a two car accident involving a pickup truck and a camper just north of the 71 mile marker on I-57 southbound .  This happened just after noon today.

Reports on Social Media claim that traffic is backed up at the Sesser exit.  Please use an alternate route and be aware that Route 37 could be congested.

Benton and West City fire departments responded as well as Abbott EMS.

Information from Southern Illinois Fire Incidents and Southern Illinois Fire Dispatch provided to this story.

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