CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person is dead after they hit the back of a semi-truck and their car went up in flames on I-57 early Thursday morning in University Park, according to Illinois State Police.
According to preliminary reports, two vehicles were traveling northbound on I-57 near Stuenkel Road just after 1 a.m. when they lost control and crashed into the back of a construction truck. One of the vehicles became engulfed in flames, ISP said.
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The driver in the vehicle that caught fire was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The driver of the semi-truck was taken to St. James Hospital in serious condition. Police did not say if the occupant(s) of the other vehicle were injured.
All northbound lanes of I-57 at Stuenkel Road in University Park were shut down for several hours while officials investigated the crash. All lanes were reopened as of 6 a.m., ISP said.
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The identity of the victim has not yet been released.