Effingham County, Illinois Accident News

One driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after two semi-trucks crashed and caught fire on westbound I-70 near mile marker 90 Saturday morning, August 29 according to Effingham Fire Chief Brant Yochum.
Semi-Truck Accident

One Hospitalized as Two Semis Catch Fire on I-70 in Effingham, IL

Effingham, IL (August 31, 2026) – One driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after two semi-trucks crashed...
1200th St
Car Accident

Teen Hurt in ATV Crash on 1200th St in Watson Twp, IL

Watson Township, IL (June 3, 2026) – A 14-year-old from Effingham was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Watson Township...

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One driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after two semi-trucks crashed and caught fire on westbound I-70 near mile marker 90 Saturday morning, August 29 according to Effingham Fire Chief Brant Yochum.
Semi-Truck Accident

One Hospitalized as Two Semis Catch Fire on I-70 in Effingham, IL

Effingham, IL (August 31, 2026) – One driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after two semi-trucks crashed
1200th St
Car Accident

Teen Hurt in ATV Crash on 1200th St in Watson Twp, IL

Watson Township, IL (June 3, 2026) – A 14-year-old from Effingham was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Watson Township

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