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I-88 lanes blocked near Downers Grove for hours after semi crash spills pipes on road

Westbound lanes of I-88 were shut down for hours in Downers Grove after a semi crash spilled cargo all over the roadway.

Illinois Sate Police said their troopers responded to westbound I-88 near Route 53 and mile marker 129.5 at about 9:20 a.m.

A flatbed truck carrying metal pipes lost control and crashed into a light pole, causing the load of pipes to spill onto the road, state police said.

Several cars ran into the pipes causing damage their vehicle, but no injuries were reported, state police said. Several cars had their tires blown out.

Clean-up lasted for hours and lanes slowly reopened throughout the day, but it's slow going on I-88.

Police said the crash is still under investigation.

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