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Semi-trucks crash reported on I-80 near Morris
A crash involving two semis was blocking all westbound lanes of I-80 near Morris on Monday morning.
MORRIS, Ill. - A crash involving two semi-trucks closed all westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Grundy County on Monday morning, according to Illinois State Police.
What we know:
The crash happened around 5:16 a.m. at milepost 113, near the Route 47 exit in Morris.
State police say one semi is jackknifed while the other is on its side, blocking all lanes of westbound traffic, causing significant traffic disruptions.
One driver was transported to an area hospital with injuries.
Traffic is being diverted off the highway at Brisbin Road, police said.
ISP also noted that one semi was carrying dry rice.
What we don't know:
Police have not released details about how the crash occurred.
What's next:
The investigation is ongoing.
ISP says they hope to have the westbound lanes reopened by 2 p.m. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes until then.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Illinois State Police.