Illinois I-80 Semi Accident Causes 42K Pounds of Produce Spill, Authorities Report
Early on Friday morning, a semi-truck accident resulted in the spilling of a significant amount of produce, causing the shutdown of eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 near Morris. The Illinois State Police reported that a single-vehicle rollover occurred at milepost 104 in Grundy County. Approximately 42,000 pounds of produce were scattered across the road when the semi-truck overturned. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but all eastbound lanes were blocked, leading to traffic being redirected at 24th Road. At this time, the cause of the crash and the expected reopening of the lanes have not been disclosed. The specific type of produce involved in the accident has not been identified yet. The cleanup process is anticipated to take a significant amount of time, so drivers should anticipate delays in the area.
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