All lanes reopen after 2 drivers injured after semitruck crash on I-80 in Grundy County
All lanes are reopened after two semi drivers were injured in a crash on I-80 in Grundy County on Monday morning.
According to Illinois State Police, one semi truck was jackknifed, and the other semi truck is blocking all westbound lanes at milepost 113 near the Route 47 exit.
One of the semi trucks involved in the crash was carrying dry rice.
A major crash between two semis on I-80 east of Route 47 near Morris has WB traffic diverted off at Brisbin Road & EB traffic passing the scene in the RL. Nearby US 6 is the closest alternate, but is packed. At least one driver was seriously hurt. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib pic.twitter.com/lHY3akF7mw
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) August 4, 2025
Police said both drivers were taken to an area hospital with injuries.
I-80 westbound traffic was being diverted off at Brisbin Road. All lanes reopened around 1:45 p.m. on Monday.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known.