I-55 lanes reopen after fiery crash, fuel spill in Darien, Illinois

Fiery crash involving semi truck shuts down lanes on I-55

All lanes reopened on I-55 after a fiery crash and fuel spill involving a semi truck in Darien, Illinois, early Friday morning. 

Illinois State Police said a semi truck and another vehicle were involved in a crash at Lemont Road around 2:30 a.m. It appears the semi truck hit a stalled SUV, causing both vehicles to burst into flames. 

The semi truck then rolled onto the center divider wall, according to Kris Habermehl. 

State police said two people were taken to local hospitals. Their conditons are unknown at this time. 

ISP said all lanes reopened around 10:30 a.m.

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