Crime & Safety
Propane Truck Rollover Closes I-57 Ramp
Crash happened near I-80 westbound ramp. Authorities are working to carefully remove the wreckage to avoid a leak.
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL — The ramp from northbound I-57 onto westbound I-80 is closed Friday morning after a tanker carrying liquid propane rolled over off the roadway and down an embankment.
The truck was carrying approximately 8,500 pounds of the substance, NBC reports. It all must be carefully unloaded before crews can turn the truck upright. A crane is required to lift the wreckage.
Authorities say the tanker rolled off the I-80 westbound ramp just after 12 a.m., coming down the embankment and into nearby brush.
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The driver of the semi was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center with minor injuries. It is unknown what caused the crash. Illinois State Police are investigating.
The ramp is not expected to open until at least 8 a.m.
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