Semi Rollover Closes All Bishop Ford Lanes Near 159th

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CHICAGO (CBS) - Traffic on the Bishop Ford was stopped after an accident involving a semi near 159th Street.

According to Illinois State Police, emergency officials responded to call of an overturned semi on I-94 Southbound just before 5 a.m.

As of 6:14 a.m. all lanes were closed as emergency crews attempted to upright the semi.

Traffic is being diverted off at Sibley.

Minor injuries were reported.

Great news! Crews have managed to tow the truck off the OB Bishop Ford at 159th. They're still blocking the WB 159th St entrance ramp along with OB lanes on the Ford at 159th for now. Putting down sand. pic.twitter.com/YG7Ve1ICua
— Jeanette Hudson (@JHudsontraffic) December 2, 2019

UPDATE: At of 8:10 a.m., all lanes were reopened.