Overview

• The incident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. on westbound I-88 near Route 53 and mile marker 129.5 when a flatbed truck lost control and struck a light pole, Illinois State Police said.
• The collision caused the truck’s load of metal pipes to scatter across the roadway, creating a hazard for following vehicles.
• Several cars struck the strewn pipes and suffered damage, though officials confirmed there were no injuries.
• State police and highway crews have kept westbound lanes closed as they work to remove the pipes and clear the pavement.
• Traffic backups stretched toward Raymond Drive and the Morton Arboretum as motorists awaited reopening of the corridor.