Overview
- The crash happened during the Tuesday morning commute on the outbound Edens Expressway at Dempster and left several lanes blocked while emergency crews worked on scene.
- Aerial footage and reporters showed a large truck that rolled under the Dempster overpass with heavy damage to the trailer and a detached cab, though some reports described the vehicle as a dump truck that struck the bridge.
- No injuries have been reported so far, according to local coverage across multiple outlets, and Illinois State Police have been contacted for official details.
- Traffic reporters warned of long backups nearly to Wilson and advised drivers to exit at Peterson and use U.S. 41 as an alternate route while crews clear the roadway.
- Coverage remains developing as crews remove the vehicle and officials assess the cause and any structural impact to the overpass, which could prolong delays for peak commuters.