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Boone County, IL – Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash that shut down both directions of Illinois Route 173 near Caledonia Road Wednesday morning, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the roadway is expected to remain closed for several hours while first responders work at the scene.
According to authorities, drivers should avoid the area and find alternate routes. The closure impacts a key east-west route in northern Boone County, creating delays for commuters traveling between Caledonia and Poplar Grove…