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Semi-Truck Rollover and Fatal Motorcycle Crash Snarl Chicago Area Commutes

Hazmat crews contain an epoxy resin spill on northbound I-55 with lanes closed near County Line Road.

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Overview

  • The semi-truck overturned at about 6:07 a.m. on northbound I-55 near County Line Road, injuring the driver and shutting all lanes.
  • Hazmat teams are on scene managing an epoxy resin spill from the overturned truck, prompting closures through the Route 83 interchange.
  • By 7 a.m. backups on I-55 stretched at least 12 miles northbound, with onlooker delays affecting outbound traffic.
  • A separate fatal motorcycle crash on I-94 at Sibley led to the closure of southbound Bishop Ford Expressway lanes near Dolton Avenue.
  • Illinois State Police continue investigating both incidents as crews work to clear debris and restore normal traffic flow.