Salem Fire and EMS are currently responding to an accident on Interstate-57 north of the Salem exit, number 116. Preliminary reports indicate the accident involved a red Chevy Volt on the northbound lanes of the interstate, and possibly a black vehicle that is currently at the Salem Chevron Station in Salem. However Police and Fire have been asked to respond to the southbound lanes. Illinois State Police are responding to the accident. There are no details on how many people were involved in the accident, or if there are any injuries reported. We now have reports of several small accidents with cars skidding off the interstate, and requesting police assistance. When we have more information, we will let you know. full story
