Illinois State police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 5:36 PM Friday to a report of a crash with injuries on Southbound Route 53 at Dundee Road Palatine, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics upon arrival reported the crash appeared to be under the Dundee Road bridge.
Crews on arrival reported no extrication was needed, but a light pole was down across the two outside lanes.
A second crash occurred near Lake Cook Road about 30 minutes after the first crash.
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