Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Eads Bridge shut down after crash in East St. Louis

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - The Eads Bridge is shut down in both directions after a crash Tuesday morning in East St. Louis. Details on the crash are unclear. FOX 2 reached out to East St. Louis Police for information.

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Eads Bridge shut down after crash in East St. Louis (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - The Eads Bridge is shut down in both directions after a crash Tuesday morning in East St. Louis. Details on the crash are unclear. FOX 2 reached out to East St. Louis Police for information.
River Bender
Fatal Eads Bridge Crash Closes Both Directions Tuesday Morning, Oct. 6, 2026 (opens River Bender)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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ST. LOUIS — A crash killed a Fairview Heights man and closed both directions of the Eads Bridge early Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, 2026, prompting law enforcement to advise motorists to use alternate routes. The St. Clair County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Roman D. Cash, 42. The East St.