I-57 crash leaves 3 dead, 5 injured

I-57 crash leaves 3 dead, 5 injured

Three people were killed and at least five others were injured early Wednesday in a pair of crashes that shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 57 in Calumet Park.

CALUMET PARK, Ill. - Three people were killed and at least five others were injured early Wednesday in a pair of crashes that shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 57 in Calumet Park.

What we know:

Troopers responded around 12:05 a.m. to a three-vehicle crash on the northbound side of the interstate, according to a preliminary investigation. A second collision happened shortly afterward when another vehicle struck three people who were standing outside one of the vehicles involved in the initial crash.

All three were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said at least five additional occupants from the crashes were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Traffic was temporarily diverted to the 119th Street exit. Northbound lanes of I-57 reopened around 8 a.m. State police said the investigation is ongoing.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.