Another serious I-55 crash: Traffic at standstill after tractor-trailer-vehicles' collision near Hamel

Dan Brannan, Content Director

Mar 30, 2018 12:02 PM Mar 31, 2018 11:02 AM

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The scene this morning on I-55 after a tractor-trailer-vehicles' accident. (Photos by Chris Rhodes)

HAMEL - There is yet another tractor-trailer vs. multi-vehicle crash on Illinois-55 near Hamel Friday morning.

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The crash has both lanes of traffic shut down on I-55 near Mile Marker 26 as of 11:50 a.m. Friday.

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Illinois State Police made a statement around 10 a.m. today that motorists should use extreme caution when driving in the area and be prepared for stopped traffic.

A Riverbender.com reporter witnessed someone being transported by air from the location and said traffic is at an absolute standstill. More will be posted when it comes available.

This was contributed by a motorist at the scene.