Crime & Safety

1 Critically Injured In I-80W Crash: State Police

The crash happened at I-80 West near I-355 late Wednesday afternoon, State Police said. The road is closed while the cars are removed.

NEW LENOX, IL — One person was critically injured in a two-car crash on I-80 westbound near I-355 late Wednesday afternoon, Illinois State Police said.

State police were called around 4:15 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a black Ford and a tan Toyota. One person was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, state police said.

As of 5:20 p.m., the roadway is closed while vehicles are being removed.

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Illinois State Police are investigating.

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