2 injured in I-55 crash as semi-truck catches fire near Lemont Road

Friday, May 8, 2026
WOODRIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- Two people were injured in a crash that caused a semi-truck to catch fire on Interstate 55 Friday morning.

Illinois State Police said they responded to a crash involving a semi-truck and another vehicle at about 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-55.



Police said two people were taken to the hospital with injuries.

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All lanes were closed due to a fuel spill, police said.



All lanes reopened later in the day, police said.
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