CHICAGO (CBS) — All southbound lanes are closed on I-57 Tuesday morning after a rollover crash near Calumet Park in the south suburb.
According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to the multi-vehicle crash south of 127th Street just before 5:20 a.m. It is not clear how many vehicles were involved, but video from the scene shows one car overturned as a result of the impact of the crash. crash.
ISP said southbound traffic is being diverted at 127th Street as crews work to clear the crash scene. Traffic moves slowly through the shoulder on the left.
According to Kris Habermehl, the delays of yawners also have consequences for incoming traffic. He said there is a heavy police and ambulance presence at the scene of the accident.
Habermehl recommends morning commuters avoid I-57 and use Halsted Street as a possible alternative.
Police have not yet released any details about any injuries or the cause of the accident.
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