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Contractors Trapped In Storm Sewer In Downers Grove

The incident took place in the 800 block of Curtiss Street amid Monday's storms.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Two contractors were trapped inside a storm sewer Monday amid heavy rain in Downers Grove, according to a news release from the village.

The incident took place around 1 p.m., bringing a large rescue effort to the area near the 800 block of Curtiss Street.

Officials say the search efforts were still underway as of 3:15 p.m.

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