Crash on I-55 stalls traffic in SW suburbs

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A fiery semi crash on the Stevenson Expressway blocked lanes of traffic on Friday morning in Chicago's southwest suburbs.

What we know:

The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. and involved a semi fully engulfed in flames in the southbound lanes of I-55 near Lemont Road.

Southbound lanes between Lemont Road and I-355 are closed, while two lanes are open in the northbound lanes. Illinois State Police are encouraging drivers to seek alternate routes.

Still image of fiery semi crash on I-55 near Lemont Road.

What we don't know:

No injuries have been reported. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash or how many vehicles were involved.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

The Source: The information in this report came from Illinois State Police.

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