Crime & Safety

Semi Engulfed In Flames On I-80, No Injuries: Illinois State Police

The truck fire happened Sunday around 12:30 p.m., state police said.

Smoke seen from a semi fire on I-80 East Sunday afternoon.
Smoke seen from a semi fire on I-80 East Sunday afternoon. (Courtesy of Maya Olson)

MOKENA, IL — No injuries were reported after a semi hauling aluminum was engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon on I-80, Illinois State Police said.

The truck fire was reported at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, on I-80 East near I-355, state police said.

No injuries were reported.

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Two lanes of the road were closed for approximately three hours while police were on-scene.

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