I-55 northbound reopens after truck carrying hazardous materials crashes

Belleville News-Democrat

May 18, 2024 at 5:28 p.m.

UPDATE 5/18/24: This article has been updated regarding the reopening of Interstate 55.

Interstate 55 northbound lanes were reopened Saturday night after being closed all day because of a crash involving a truck hauling hazardous materials in Montgomery County, Illinois State Police said.

The highway reopened at 6:05 p.m. Saturday.

The type of hazardous materials was not released.

The crash occurred at 8:29 a.m. Saturday at Milepost 52.

No injuries were reported.

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