A substantial backup formed during rush hour on Friday along a suburban road due to a significant emergency response near the 2800 block of South Harlem, situated on the border of Riverside and Berwyn in Chicago’s west suburbs. Aerial footage captured by NBC Chicago Sky 5 highlighted the extent of the situation, showing police setting up roadblocks while emergency personnel provided assistance to a person lying in the street.
The incident unfolded just before 5 p.m., leading to considerable delays on Harlem Avenue as authorities worked at the scene. The reasons behind the emergency response remain unclear at this time, and no further details about the victim or circumstances leading to the incident have been released.
Traffic congestion on Harlem Avenue escalated as police restricted access to facilitate aid and conduct an investigation into the matter. Local residents and commuters encountered significant disruptions as they navigated the area during one of the busiest times of the day.
Efforts to obtain comments from Berwyn police regarding the situation yielded no immediate responses, leaving many questions unanswered. As of now, the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
