Morning commute impacted by multi-vehicle I-80 accident with deer in Chicago's southwest suburbs
A multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Mokena caused the closure of all eastbound lanes, resulting in significant traffic delays on Thursday morning. The incident, near Wolf Road in Chicago's southwest suburbs, occurred when a car hit a deer, setting off a chain reaction involving five vehicles. Some individuals were taken to nearby hospitals, but the exact number is unknown. Illinois State Police responded to the scene promptly at 5:45 a.m. and closed all eastbound lanes of I-80 until 7:30 a.m. when the lanes were reopened after investigation and clearance of the area. The traffic jam stretched from the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) eastward towards the crash location.
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