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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels on the Big Muddy River will continue to drop, falling below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday, and at Murphysboro Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.1 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Truck strikes school bus near Royalton

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UPDATED 4:10 p.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019 

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver of the pickup truck as Eric Rich, 47, of West Frankfort. 

Authorities say Rich was treated and released from a local hospital. He was then arrested on two outstanding warrants. Rich was also charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving while license suspended, and having no insurance. 

The sheriff’s office and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate. 

ORIGINAL STORY

FRANKLIN COUNTY (WSIL) � Emergency crews have now cleared the scene of an accident involving a school bus and pickup truck. 

The accident happened around 7:20 Thursday morning near the intersection on Route 149 and Oak Road west of Royalton. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says the bus was stopped to pick up students when it was hit from behind by the pickup.

First responders tell News 3 that one student suffered minor injuries. 

A second bus was sent to pick students up and take them on to school. 

The sheriff’s office says charges are pending against the driver of the pickup truck. 

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