Crash between 2 semi-trucks causes lane closures on I-55 to I-80
CHICAGO (CBS) -- I-55 south of I-80 is closed following a crash involving two semi-trucks.
Chopper 2 was at the scene of the crash that happened around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Illinois State Police said that one of the trucks was parked on the right shoulder when it was struck by another.
One semi carrying 50,000 pounds of water slammed into another carrying 80,000 pounds of soybeans - both spilling onto the roadway along with diesel fuel by the crash in the southbound lanes between I-80 and U.S. 6.
Two semis have been involved in a violent crash SB on I-55 south of I-80. Both units remained upright, but a load of soybeans is scattered across the roadway. SB 55 will be closed at 80 for at least 4 hours. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCdj7J pic.twitter.com/27ajQ9uda6
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) October 19, 2022
One of the drivers was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries
The ramp from I-80 east to I-55 south and I-80 west to I-55 south to 80 are closed.
Closures are expected to last three hours for removal and clean up, ISP said.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is assisting with lane closures. They are advising drivers to pay attention and drive with caution in the area and seek additional routes if possible.