Semi crash forces closure of lanes, traffic backup on I-80

Semi crash on I-80 in Chicago southwest suburbs stops traffic

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A crash involving a semi-truck forced the closure of several lanes of traffic on Interstate 80 near southwest suburban Joliet Friday evening.

Chopper 2 was over the scene where the tube trailer was heavily damaged and blocking all lanes of traffic going eastbound.

The cause of the crash was unclear, as was if there were any injuries.

Crews clean up after semi truck crash on I-80 southwest of Chicago

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Alex Ortiz

Alex Ortiz is a web producer for CBS 2 Chicago and a native of Romeoville in the southwest suburbs.

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