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State Police on scene of deadly crash near Athens

By Danny Connolly,

14 hours ago

ATHENS, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is dead after a crash near Athens Monday morning.

The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Illinois Route 29 and East Hargrave Street. Two vehicles were involved in the crash, including a commercial vehicle, State Police told WCIA.

One person was pronounced dead on the scene. No one else was injured in the crash.

The crash investigation is still active. Northbound lanes of Route 29 are being detoured through Athens.

State Police said no further information is available at this time.

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