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Edens Expressway reopens after multi-vehicle crash, oil spill

By Cody King
Published  September 13, 2024 4:29pm CDT
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FOX 32 Chicago

Multi-vehicle crash, oil spill shuts down Edens Expressway

A three-vehicle crash and an oil spill on the Edens Expressway have led to a traffic pileup.

The Brief 

    • A multi-vehicle crash and an oil spill led to a temporary shutdown of the Edens Expressway.
    • The incident happened at 3:10 p.m. Friday on I-94 at Old Orchard.
    • Two drivers were taken to area hospitals and their injuries were deemed non-life-threatening.

CHICAGO - A three-vehicle crash and an oil spill led to a temporary shutdown of the Edens Expressway and a traffic pileup. 

The incident happened at 3:10 p.m. Friday on I-94 at Old Orchard.

A commercial motor vehicle spilled diesel on the road, causing a rear-end chain reaction crash, according to Illinois State Police.

Multi-vehicle crash on Edens Expressway.

All northbound lanes were temporarily closed at Old Orchard, and a hazmat team was working to clean up the diesel and oil. As of around 6:40 p.m., police said all lanes reopened.

Two drivers were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

A three-vehicle crash and an oil spill on the Edens Expressway have led to a traffic pileup.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. More updates will be provided as they become available.