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Delays expected on I-294 at I-55 after crash leaves 1 injured

November 30, 2023 / 7:46 AM CST / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A major crash involving a car and a semi-truck shut down multiple lanes on northbound I-294 Thursday morning.

CBS 2's Kris Habermel said a driver involved in the crash was pinned in the wreckage. The driver has been taken to a local hospital for treatment.

All NB 294 lanes have been reopened at I-55 after extrication operations were completed and a patient was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Wreckage remains in place on both shoulders, so expect tremendous delays along the NB Tri-State. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib pic.twitter.com/lqlGpK89cu
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) November 30, 2023

Lanes have reopened but delays are expected.

Elyssa Kaufman

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.

Delays expected on I-294 at I-55 after crash leaves 1 injured

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