Fiery Crash Snares I-55 South Of Joliet

WILMINGTON, Ill. (CBS) -- A fiery crash shut down Interstate 55 south of Joliet during the Thursday afternoon rush.

Several vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. At least two semi-trailer trucks were left burning off the side of the road.

A red car was also seen in a ditch alongside the roadway.

Northbound traffic was at a standstill just south of Lorenzo Road as of 5:30 p.m.

Drivers were rerouted off I-55 at Route 129 in Wilmington.

State Police said Thursday evening that there was one known injury.

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