A semi-truck mishap in West Chicago Wednesday afternoon brought unexpected disruption when it crashed into a building, causing a stir in the suburb and halting traffic. According to Fox32 Chicago, West Chicago fire and police units were quick to respond at the intersection of Powis Road and Harvester Road. The incident prompted the police to close all lanes of Powis Road from Arthur Drive to Hawthorne Lane, and Harvester Road at Powis Road as they addressed the quandary.
While the immediate details were sparse, the crash seemingly caused no bodily harm to any individuals involved. The circumstances of the crash itself, how the truck came to rest against the edifice of a local building, remain under investigation.
The crash, which involved at least one other vehicle, sent the semi-truck skidding across a field before it made its unwelcome collision with the side of a warehouse. Furthermore, the truck briefly caught fire, according to NBC Chicago. This resulted in smoke damage that was starkly visible on both the vehicle and the building facade. Images captured by NBC Sky 5 depicted the aftermath of the smoldering semi, embodying the severity of the mishap.
Despite the dramatic scenes, the West Chicago Fire Department confirmed that no injuries were reported in the crash.
