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"Ohio River Flooding: Updates, School Closures, and ODOT's Plans"
weathernatural-disaster1 year ago

"Ohio River Flooding: Updates, School Closures, and ODOT's Plans"

The Ohio River has reached "Moderate Flood Stage" in Wheeling, with high water affecting various streets and major road closures in the area. Residents are advised not to drive through flooded streets and to call 9-1-1 in case of emergencies. Free parking is available at designated areas, and access to Wheeling Island is restricted to residents and businesses only. The public can call the Emergency Management Agency for flooding-related questions and the fire department for basement pumping assistance. Tetanus shots are being offered by the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department for West Virginia residents.

tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Four High School Students Near Chicago.

Four Buffalo Grove High School students were killed in a three-vehicle crash in Wheeling, Illinois. Three of the teens were Wheeling residents, while the fourth was from Arlington Heights. The crash occurred at an intersection near the high school they attended. A fifth teen in the car was injured but survived. The crash remains under investigation, and online fundraisers have been established to pay for the funeral expenses of the victims.

tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Four Buffalo Grove High School Students.

Four Buffalo Grove High School students were killed in a three-vehicle crash in Wheeling, Illinois. The students were remembered by their classmates as helpful, funny, and nice. Three of the teens were Wheeling residents: Richard Deita, 18; Kevin R. Hernandez-Teran, 17; and Jesus Rodriguez, 16. The fourth was 17-year-old Ricky Barcenas of Arlington Heights. A fifth teen in the Explorer was injured but survived, as did the drivers of the other two vehicles. The crash remains under investigation.

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims Lives of 4 Buffalo Grove Teens in Wheeling.
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims Lives of 4 Buffalo Grove Teens in Wheeling.

Four teenagers from Buffalo Grove High School were killed and one hospitalized in a three-car accident in Wheeling, Illinois. The victims were between the ages of 16 and 18, and preliminary investigations suggest that speed and a disregarded traffic signal were the primary factors involved. The high school is closed due to a fire, but counselors will be made available to families of the deceased and the Buffalo Grove community. The graduation ceremony is scheduled for next week.

Fatal Wheeling Crash Claims Lives of Four Teens
tragedy2 years ago

Fatal Wheeling Crash Claims Lives of Four Teens

Four teenagers were killed and three others injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Wheeling, Illinois. The crash occurred at an intersection and involved three vehicles. The cause of the crash appears to be speeding and a disregarded traffic signal. The victims were all teenagers between the ages of 16-18 who were in the same vehicle. The Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction unit is investigating the incident.