1 seriously hurt in I-294 crash near former Hinsdale Oasis, ISP says

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Traffic at standstill after 1 seriously hurt in I-294 crash, ISP says
One person was seriously hurt in a car crash on Interstate 294, Illinois State Police said. Traffic remains at a standstill.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash on the Tri-State Tollway, Illinois State Police said.

The crash had traffic at a standstill in the northbound lanes. Chopper 7 HD was over the scene near the former Hinsdale Oasis in the western suburbs.

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ISP District 15 responded to two-unit motor vehicle crash on the Interstate 294 northbound near milepost 25 at 4:23 p.m., state police said.

One person was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, preliminary information indicated. All northbound lanes of I-294 near milepost 25 were closed for the investigation.

Police did not provide further information about the crash.

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