1 dead after fiery crash involving semi-truck on Dan Ryan Expressway near 86th Street; 2 lanes closed
CHICAGO (CBS)-- All outbound lanes were closed on the Dan Ryan Expressway near 86th Street for hours after a deadly crash and semi-truck fire overnight.
Illinois State Police confirmed the crash took place at 83rd Street when a semi truck and car collided. Police said both vehicle burst into flames due to the crash.
ISP confirmed one person died on the scene, and a second person was taken to a local hospital.
ISP said traffic is being diverted off at 83rd Street.
All OB Ryan traffic forced off at 83rd after a deadly crash just beyond. Long gapers delays IB as ISP crash reconstruction begins. Avoid the OB Ryan past the skyway. CTA Red Line suspended 69th>95th w/shuttle buses in place. More at https://t.co/vhbRxBV9TB pic.twitter.com/VevBjQApfi
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) December 5, 2022
CTA Red Line train service has resumed.
[Significant Delays] 95th-bound Red Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier fire near the tracks near 87th. Service to 95th has resumed, allow extra time.
— cta (@cta) December 5, 2022
All lanes were reopened as of 3:20 p.m. on Monday.