Eastbound I-80 shut down at I-55 after crash near Joliet
All eastbound lanes are closed on I-80 at I-55 after a crash involving five vehicles near Joliet on Thursday morning. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash involving a commercial vehicle and four other vehicles occurred just before 8 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the crash are unknown at this time. Video from the scene shows a semi truck jackknifed into a barrier on the expressway. State police said the crash caused a diesel fuel spill. Police said the northbound I-55 ramp to eastbound I-80 remains closed as crews work to clear the area. State police are asking commuters to avoid the area and seek an alternate route. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
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