20 plus vehicles, including several tractor-trailers involved in huge crash on foggy northbound I-57 in Will County. No reported injuries.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:23amAccident Date:
Wednesday, February 19, 2014Fog Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-57 Near Peotone.
Fog caused a pileup involving multiple vehicles on I-57 near southwest suburban Peotone Thursday, bringing traffic to a halt.
Multi-vehicle crash closes NB I-57 near Peotone.
At least 20 vehicles were involved in a crash that shut down northbound I-57 near Peotone between Manhattan-Monee Road and Wilmington-Peotone Road, officials said.
At least 20 vehicles were involved in a crash that shut down northbound I-57 near Peotone between Manhattan-Monee Road and Wilmington-Peotone Road, officials said.
Several semis are involved, Illinois State Police said, and one vehicle may be trapped underneath a semi. Emergency crews brought in extrication equipment and requested heavy cranes.
Officials have not said what caused the crash, but low visibility was reported through the Chicago area on Thursday afternoon.
Illinois State Police are directing motorists off I-57 at Manhattan-Monee Road and letting them back on at Wilmington-Peotone Road.
Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Roadway:
I-57 NorthboundCity:
Peotone, ILCounty:
Will County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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