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After crash snarls traffic on Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago, lanes reopen

Crash on Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago snarls traffic for hours
Crash on Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago snarls traffic for hours 00:24

CHICAGO (CBS) — A crash shut down outbound lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway for several hours on Wednesday.

A truck flipped on its side around 11 a.m., blocking all lanes. Around 12:25 p.m., cleanup crews were using small bulldozers to remove debris from the crash. The city said lanes reopened around 1:45 p.m.

There were two tow trucks working to get into position to remove the flipped-over truck. 

Cars were at a standstill, reaching back nearly 50 blocks to 47th Street, and inbound traffic was also building due to a gaper delay approaching the accident scene. 

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