2 killed, 4 injured in crash involving garbage truck in Will County, authorities say

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
2 killed in crash involving garbage truck in south suburbs: Police
A garbage truck was involved in a fatal crash Thursday near Offner Road and Route 45 in Manhattan, Illinois, the Will County sheriff and ISP said.

WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A garbage truck was involved in a fatal crash Thursday in the south suburbs.

Illinois State Police confirmed at least two people were killed in the crash.

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The crash happened around 11:19 a.m. near Offner Road and Route 45 near Manhattan, Illinois, the Will County sheriff said. The crash involved a garbage truck and two passenger vehicles, ISP said.

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Four other people were injured in the crash and taken to hospitals.

The ages and identities of the crash victims were not yet known.

The coroner was called to the scene, authorities said.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation by state police.

No further information was immediately available.

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