Bishop Ford Expressway

Semi Truck Catches Fire on Bishop Ford, Inbound Lanes Closed Near Riverdale

Chicago Fire Department

The inbound lanes of the Bishop Ford were closed Tuesday morning after a semi truck caught fire near Riverdale on the Far South Side.

The blaze was reported about 5:30 a.m., on I-94 near the 130th Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The truck was carrying tires.

The far left lane of inbound I-94 near 130th Street is open to traffic, but all other lanes are closed, Illinois State police said. The blaze was put out about 6:30 a.m.

No one was injured, Illinois State police said.

This is a developing story, check back for details.

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