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Semi-trailer truck crash snags I-55 in Plainfield, Illinois
A semi-trailer truck wiped out on Interstate 55 in Plainfield, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon, causing a major traffic jam in the southbound lanes.
The crash happened on southbound I-55 at Renwick Road. The semi-trailer truck struck a concrete barrier, leaving heavy front-end damage and a ruptured fuel tank.
Traffic was solid past I-355, and drivers were advised to get off at Weber Road to avoid getting stuck.
Information about injuries was not immediately available.