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3 injured in Route 251 crash in Peru

Three minor injuries reported

By Maribeth M. Wilson
Crews work the scene of a semi truck crash on Friday, June 14, 2024 near the intersection of 38th Street and Illinois 251 in Peru. A Goodwill semi truck overturned and extrication was needed. The crash happened shortly before 11:30a.m. Illinois Route 251 was down to one lane. Peru police believe injuries were not serious.

Crews responded Friday, June 14, 2024, to the scene of a semi truck crash near the intersection of 38th Street and Route 251 in Peru. A Goodwill semi truck overturned and an extrication was needed. The crash happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. Route 251 was limited to one lane. (Scott Anderson)

Three people were injured in a Route 251 crash involving a Goodwill truck that rolled over near the area of the Chipotle in Peru.

All three involved in the crash were taken to the hospital for what appeared to be minor injuries, Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond said.

The crash initially closed a lane of traffic, but the road reopened to traffic Friday afternoon.

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Crews work the scene of a semi truck crash on Friday, June 14, 2024 near the intersection of 38th Street and Illinois 251 in Peru. A Goodwill semi truck overturned and extrication was needed. The crash happened shortly before 11:30a.m. Illinois Route 251 was down to one lane. Peru police believe injuries were not serious.

Crews respond to the scene a semi truck crash on Friday, June 14, 2024, near the intersection of 38th Street and Route 251 in Peru. (Scott Anderson)

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