I-57 inbound lanes reopen at Halsted after semi rollover crash, ISP says

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Saturday, April 8, 2023
I-57 inbound lanes reopen at Halsted after semi rollover crash
Illinois State Police said inbound lanes of I-57 have reopened at Halsted after a rollover crash involving a semi and another car.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois State Police said inbound lanes of I-57 have reopened at Halsted after a rollover crash involving a semi and another car.

State police said they responded to reports of the crash around 4:15 p.m. Troopers said the semi rolled over onto its side in the left lane, while the car ran off the roadway and came to a stop on the embankment.

One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, state police said, but did not say what vehicle they came from.

The Chicago Fire Department said the cab of the semi caught fire, which they worked to extinguish.

Lanes were closed for several hours due to the crash and fire.