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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Six Taken to Hospital After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Benton

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BENTON, Ill. -- Six people were injured after a two-vehicle crash near Benton on Wednesday night.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said they received a report on June 19 at 8:15 p.m. about a two-vehicle crash near South Stuyvesant Street and Summer Road.

After deputies responded to the scene, they started investigating and six people were reportedly injured.

The sheriff's office detailed findings in the investigation...

The preliminary investigation revealed that Unit #1 (03 Chevrolet Silverado) was traveling east on Summer Road approaching the intersection of S. Stuyvesant Street. Unit # 2 (07 Toyota Camry) was northbound on S. Stuyvesant Street and proceeding through the intersection at Summer Road. Unit #1 failed to stop at the intersection and struck Unit #2 near the drivers side door of the vehicle. Unit #1 was occupied by 5 male juveniles. Lance A. Jerkins (18) of Benton was the Unit # 2 driver and only occupant of the vehicle. - Franklin County Sheriff's Office

The six people were taken to hospitals, all reported with significant injuries. Three of the individuals were taken by Air Evac while the three others were taken by ambulance, authorities said.

Assisting the sheriff's office in the crash response were the Ewing-Northern Fire Department, Benton Fire Department, West City Fire Department, West Frankfort Fire Department, Abbott-AMR, United Medical Response, Air Evac, and the Benton Police Department.

The investigation is ongoing.

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