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Fiery crash on Chicago's South Side leaves 1 person seriously hurt, police say

By Cody King
Published  March 12, 2025 4:11pm CDT
Chicago
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A Jeep crashed off a ramp from 95th Street to I-94 on Chicago’s South Side, struck a concrete barrier, and burst into flames.
    • One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital; further details remain unknown.
    • The crash caused major traffic disruptions, with southbound lanes closed until 7:47 p.m. and debris cleanup continuing into the night.

CHICAGO - A Jeep crashed and went up in flames Wednesday afternoon after falling from a ramp on Chicago’s South Side, police said.

Fiery Crash on Chicago's South Side 

What we know:

The crash occurred just after 2:30 p.m. on the ramp from 95th Street to Interstate 94 in Chicago, according to Illinois State Police.

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A Jeep crashed and went up in flames Wednesday afternoon after falling from a ramp on Chicago’s South Side, police said. (FOX 32 )

The Jeep struck a concrete barrier, fell to the roadway below, and became engulfed in flames, state police said.

One person was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries, according to police. Further details haven't been released. 

The southbound lanes of traffic were closed until 7:47 p.m. and drivers were diverted to I-94 south. 

As of around 9 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said the right lane remains closed as they work to remove crash debris. 

What we don't know:

The cause of the crash and injuries are unknown at this time.

Drivers can expect delays in the area as crews work the scene.

We'll bring more updates to this story as they become available. 

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by Illinois State Police. 

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