Car explodes on I-57 near 107th Street

Wednesday, January 27, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A car exploded on northbound I-57 near 107th Street overnight.

Illinois State Police said a driver lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a median. The car burst into flames.
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Luckily, the driver managed to escape before the explosion and was not hurt.

Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash.
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