Early Wednesday morning, a serious crash involving two vehicles occurred on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago, leading to significant injuries for two individuals. According to FOX 32 Chicago, the collision happened around 2:32 a.m. in the inbound lanes of Interstate 290 near Kostner Avenue. The driver and passenger of one of the cars involved were rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries. The severity of the crash led to the closure of all lanes on this section of the expressway, creating an early morning choke point for commuters.

The aftermath of the incident saw the closure extend for several hours as authorities worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the cause of the crash. By approximately 6:30 a.m., all lanes had been reopened to traffic, as stated by CBS News Chicago. During this period, state police rerouted traffic at Cicero Avenue to alleviate the congestion and provide an alternative path for those caught in the back-up.

Illinois State Police have yet to release details on what caused the crash or the condition of those involved beyond the serious injuries initially reported. The impact of this accident on the victims and their families remains at the forefront, even as the expressway itself has returned to its regular flow of vehicles and commerce.

As of now, no further information has been made available about the identities of the individuals injured or any potential charges stemming from the accident. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will likely follow as police continue to thoroughly examine every angle of this unfortunate event. Troopers have not yet had the opportunity to publicly share insights or findings from their collision reconstruction analysis or any witness accounts that may have been gathered in the early morning hours following the crash.