1 seriously injured after 2 semi-trucks crash on I-80 EB near Joliet, state police say

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- At least one person was seriously injured after two semi-trucks crashed on I-80 near Joliet Thursday afternoon.

Chopper7 was over the scene as some eastbound lanes on I-80 appeared to be shut down as emergency crews responded to the scene.

Illinois State Police confirmed two truck-tractor semi-trailer combinations were involved in a crash before 2:45 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-80 near South Center Street and the Des Plaines River bridge.

A semi-truck was shown to have sustained heavy damage. At least one person had to be extricated from a vehicle and was flown to a hospital in serious condition, state police said.

Drivers are being asked by police to seek alternative routes as the eastbound lanes of I-80 will continue to be closed for cleanup and investigation.

Details about the cause of the crash were not immediately available.