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2 killed in crash involving garbage truck in Will County, Illinois

2 killed in crash involving garbage truck in Will County
2 killed in crash involving garbage truck in Will County 00:25

PEOTONE, Ill. (CBS) -- Two people were killed and four others were injured in a crash involving a garbage truck in a rural area of Will County on Thursday.

The crash happened on U.S. 45 south of Offner Road — northwest of Peotone and a short distance from I-57 — just before 11:20 a.m.

Illinois State Police said three vehicles were involved in the crash — the garbage truck and two passenger vehicles.

The four people who were hurt were taken to area hospitals.

The cause of the crash was under investigation late Thursday.

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