Two semis crash on I-55, spilling soybeans and water bottles across interstate

WILL COUNTY, Ill. - Two semis crashed and spilled loads of soybeans and water bottles across all lanes of Interstate 55 Wednesday morning in Will County.

A semi was parked on the right shoulder of I-55 around 5:30 a.m. when it was struck by another semi truck, according to Illinois State Police. Diesel fuel, water bottles and soybeans spilled across all lanes of I-55.

The driver of the parked semi was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

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The southbound lanes of I-55 were closed for roughly seven hours between Route 59 and I-80 as crews attempt to clear the roadway.

Also closed for cleanup was the entrance ramp from I-80 eastbound to I-55 southbound, the ramp from I-80 westbound to I-55 southbound, state police said.

The crash was cleared around 1 p.m. and all lanes of southbound I-55 were reopened.