Tragedy struck early Sunday on Interstate 55 when a three-vehicle crash claimed the lives of two individuals. The collision, which occurred just south of Lemont Road in DuPage County, resulted in the closure of all northbound lanes, with traffic being rerouted off at I-355, according to WGN-TV. The Illinois State Police were on the scene around 3:30 a.m. and confirmed the fatalities; their identities have not been released. The ramps leading from I-355 to northbound I-55 were also closed to facilitate an investigation.
Concurrently, one individual was transported to a local hospital with injuries sustained from the crash, though the extent of those injuries remains unknown, reported CBS News Chicago. The nature of the crash and the sequence of events leading up to it are still under scrutiny by the authorities. The Illinois State Police have not provided details on the cause of the accident or the conditions at the time of the incident.
As of now, information about the individuals involved, including the survivor's condition, is being withheld. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is urging any witnesses or those with pertinent information to come forward. The closure of northbound I-55 had a significant impact on traffic throughout the morning, and authorities advised motorists to seek alternative routes to avoid delays.
Commuters affected by the I-55 closures faced an arduous start to their Sunday, and updates on the reopening of the lanes were said to be forthcoming as the investigation progressed. Families of the deceased are being notified, and more details are expected to be released once they have been informed, as well as after the conclusion of on-site forensic analysis.
