
Traffic and delays are expected after a crash involving two truck tractor semi trailers early Wednesday morning at a busy trucking and commuter corridor near Joliet has closed a portion of Interstate 55 southbound at Interstate 80, Illinois State Police says.
According to officials, the crash occurred at approximately 5:28 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-55 near the I-80 eastbound interchange in Will county, when one of the trucks, parked in the right shoulder lane, was struck by the other.
As a result of the crash, "diesel, water bottles, and soybeans are covering all lanes of Interstate 55," ISP said in a press release.
According to ISP, I-55 southbound at I-80 will remain closed as part of crash clean up. Additionally, the entrance ramp from I-80 eastbound to I-55 southbound, and the ramp from I-80 westbound to I-55 southbound will remain closed.
According to a 7:30 a.m. update from state police, all closures are expected to last for at least three additional hours. Commuters are advised to take alternate routes.
One truck driver was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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