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Semi-Truck Crash Shuts Westbound I-80 Near Morris, Injures Two

Traffic is being rerouted at Brisbin Road pending an Illinois State Police investigation.

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Overview

  • Monday morning collision between two semi-trucks near the Route 47 exit in Grundy County blocked all westbound lanes of Interstate 80.
  • One truck jackknifed and another veered into the grassy median and eastbound lanes, according to Illinois State Police.
  • Both drivers were transported to area hospitals with injuries, officials said.
  • Westbound traffic is being diverted at Brisbin Road with lane closures expected to last four to five hours.
  • Investigators have not determined the crash cause and have given no timeline for reopening the highway.