Images from Tim Olk of Morton Grove and Niles firefighters working at a wreck this morning (Thursday, 10-23) on Golf Road east of Waukegan Road.
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Glenview Police and Fire Departments were called early this afternoon for an accident involving a garbage truck and an SUV which occurred at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Harrison Street. The garbage truck, from the Village of Skokie, was fully loaded when it struck the other vehicle that reportedly crossed in it’s path. As the truck, which had a large plow assembly on the front, pushed the car along the parkway, the car rolled over and onto the roof. The truck came to rest on top of the car, and a fire ensued involving the cab of the truck and the car.
An undetermined number Three occupants were trapped in the car, all of whom perished. The truck driver was able to free himself from the truck and was apparently unharmed.
Glenview Engine 6 arrived on the scene and hit the fire with tank water through the deck gun and then a hand line was used to fully extinguish the fire and lay down a layer of foam.
An area resident who attempted to assist with a fire extinguisher was driven back by the intense heat.
Tray Cashman, who lives down the street, captured this video of Engine 6 arriving and hitting the fire.
The FAA and NTSB personnel spent much of the day on Tuesday examining the wreckage and scene of Monday night’s plane crash in Riverwoods.
After they were finished, they released the wreckage to Fries Automotive to remove the plane and debris from the scene and transport everything to Campbell Airport in Grayslake. Fries was assisted by Rogner’s Towing out of Palatine. Earlier in the day, a tree removal contractor cut trees that had been damaged by the plane plus those additional trees necessary to clear a path for a truck to access the scene.
Also, an employee of the tree contractor climbed one of the tall trees to remove a piece of debris that was lodged there.
Tim has more photos HERE and Larry has a gallery HERE.