1 Dead After Fiery Crash Involving Semi-Truck, SUV On I-80 At Route 47

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A fiery crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV is causing a backup on I-80 at Route 47.

According to Illinois State Police, a Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped on the right should of the interstate. When trying to merge back into traffic, a semi truck collided with the Jeep.

The driver of the semi truck died on the scene.

I-80 westbound lanes were closed at Brisbin Road.

This is a developing story.

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• Illinois State Police