Crime & Safety

Tanker Truck Rollover Causes Gridlock on Surface Streets

Semi-trucks and car traffic diverted on to area surface streets during I294 closure.

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Trucks and car traffic were diverted on to 95th Street in Oak Lawn and other area surface streets A van cut off a tanker truck after making an illegal U-turn, causing the truck to tip over, Illinois State Police said.

I294 was closed between 95th Street and 127th Street/Cicero Avenue during Tuesday's evening rush hour.

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