MADISON COUNTY - A two-vehicle traffic accident closed both lanes of southbound Illinois Route 3, a mile south of New Poag Road on Saturday afternoon.

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There are multiple injuries and two ARCH helicopters transported individuals from the scene. Illinois State Police are on the scene doing traffic reconstruction.

More information to come.Dan Brannan also contributed to this story.

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