Semi overturns on I-57 exit ramp to Tri-State Tollway

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Monday, December 16, 2024 2:05PM
Semi overturns on I-57 exit ramp to Tri-State Tollway
A semi overturned on the southbound I-57 exit ramp to the Tri-State Tollway on Monday morning.

COOK COUNTY (WLS) -- A semi overturned on the southbound exit ramp of I-57 on Monday morning.

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The crash happened on the exit ramp to the I-294 Tri-State Tollway in the south suburbs.

Tollway cameras showed a white semi on its side. It appeared that the truck did not lose its load.

IDOT confirmed the truck was carrying 53,000 pounds of peanut butter.

The product must be off loaded before the truck can be uprighted.

At about 6:30 a.m. firefighters and crews arrived to the scene.

The exit was closed as crews worked to clean up the scene.

The extent of the driver's injuries were unknown.

Ramp remains closed until further notice.

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