Dump truck flips onto side after crash in Addison; roads reopen, police say

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Saturday, July 27, 2024
Dump truck flips onto side after crash in west suburbs
Authorities responded to a dump truck rollover crash Friday afternoon in Addison near Rohlwing Road and Winthrop Avenue.

ADDISON, Ill. (WLS) -- A rollover crash caused traffic delays Friday evening in the west suburbs.

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The crash happened around 2:25 p.m. at Rohlwing Road and Winthrop Avenue in Addison, authorities said.

The Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District responded to the scene, where a dump truck was reported to have rolled over after a crash with another vehicle.

The driver of the truck was trapped after the crash and rescued by first responders, officials said. Both drivers were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Chopper 7 was over the scene, where the overturned truck could be seen blocking multiple lanes.

The rollover crash caused major traffic problems during the evening commute.

The roadways were closed as crews cleaned up the debris from the crash. The roads were reopened around 6:45 p.m., officials told ABC7.