Overview
- The crash, reported around 2:30 a.m. Friday, occurred on southbound I-55 at Lemont Road in Darien and involved a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle.
- Illinois State Police closed all lanes because of a fuel spill and diverted traffic to Lemont Road as they warned of extended backups in both directions.
- Two people were taken to local hospitals after the collision, and officials have not released their conditions.
- Witness reports and photos show the semi engulfed in flames and resting on or against the center divider after the impact.
- Fuel spills require hazmat and fire crews to stabilize the scene before towing can begin, which often keeps major routes like the Stevenson Expressway closed well into rush hour.