Semi rolls over on OB Edens Expressway in Skokie, causing massive delays, video shows

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Monday, August 12, 2024
Semi loses load on OB Edens, causing massive delays near Skokie
The crash happened around 5:17 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Edens Expressway between Old Orchard Road and Lake Avenue.

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Commuters were stuck in traffic after a semi rolled over on the outbound lanes of I-94 in the north suburbs.

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The crash happened around 5:17 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Edens Expressway between Old Orchard Road and Lake Avenue.

Chopper 7 was over the scene around 6 a.m. where traffic could be seen backed up for a couple of miles in Skokie.

By 6:40 a.m. crews had the truck upright, but it lost its load in the crash. Chopper 7 was over the scene as crews cleaned up what seemed to be produce from the expressway.

By 7:30 a.m. the crash was all cleared out, but traffic was backed up for about one hour.

The extent of the driver's injuries is unknown. At least one person was taken by first responders.

What led up to the crash was not immediately available by authorities.

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