Crime & Safety

Hazardous Material Incident Closes Road In Elk Grove Village: Police

Fire and police are on the scene Wednesday morning, managing the situation.

Elk Grove Village police sent out a traffic alert at around 9:30 a.m. regarding the situation.
Elk Grove Village police sent out a traffic alert at around 9:30 a.m. regarding the situation. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — A hazardous material incident has shut down a road Wednesday morning in Elk Grove Village. Police sent out a traffic alert at around 9:30 a.m. regarding the situation.

According to police, Devon Avenue is temporarily closed between Busse Road and Nicholas Boulevard. Fire and police are currently on scene managing the situation. Residents and motorists should avoid the area.

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