All lanes on I-57 Northbound were closed for hours Tuesday after a serious crash left two people dead and one injured.
According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. in Posen, on I-57 North near 147th Street and Sibley.
One person was declared deceased on scene, ISP said. Another died at the hospital. A third person involved in the crash was transported to a nearby hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries, police added.
All lanes of I-57 Northbound were shut down for approximately seven hours, ISP said. Lanes reopened around 9 a.m.
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NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin noted those coming in from the south suburbs, including Tinley Park and Frankfort, were expected to see heavy delays and backups.
Photos and video from the scene showed heavy traffic, with emergency crews investigating.
