Semi driver killed in I-55 crash near Braceville; cleanup continues

Tuesday, August 25, 2015
BRACEVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A truck driver was killed in a crash involving two semis on southbound I-55 near Braceville, in Grundy County. Only the left lane was open Tuesday morning, as crews continued to clear the debris.

Illinois State Police said the semis collided around 8 p.m. Monday. The crash shut down I-55 in both directions while first responders extinguished a resulting fire and investigators looked into the cause of the crash.
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One driver died. The other driver was treated for minor injuries. State police did not release further details on the drivers.

The right lane of southbound I-55 is expected to reopen around 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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