At least one person was killed Friday in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 55 in Chicago's southwest suburbs, according to Illinois State Police.
Authorities said the crash, which involved multiple vehicles, occurred just before 12:30 p.m. near the Cass Avenue exit milepost 273 in the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 in suburban Darien.
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According to police, at least one person was killed in the crash, though it is unknown how many people were involved in the collision and how many total injuries were connected to the crash.
The ramp from southbound Illinois Route 83 to southbound Interstate 55 and the ramp from northbound Illinois Route 83 to southbound Interstate 55 will be closed for an extended period of time for the investigation, officials said.
The circumstances surrounding the crash were unknown, and there was no further information available.
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