Illinois State Police report the driver of a cement truck that crashed this (Monday) morning in Vermilion County was airlifted to the hospital. His injuries were not life threatening.

Police said the crash occurred at around 11:30 am on Illinois Route 49 northbound just south of Vermilion County Road 1900 North. The truck’s left front tire blew, causing the truck to skid off the road and roll over twice. The 54 year-old male driver was wearing a seatbelt but had to be rescued from the vehicle. There was no immediate word on his condition.

Motorists were urged to use an alternate route while the clean-up continued.

Vermilion County Sheriff’s Police, Fithian-Muncie-Collison Fire, Ogden-Royal Fire, and Oakwood Ambulance personnel assisted District 10 state police.

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