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Semi Truck Carrying Frozen Chicken Collides With Motorcycle On I-80 East Near Joliet

CHICAGO (CBS)--A truck carrying frozen chicken overturned and caught fire Wednesday morning, closing down all eastbound lanes of traffic on I-80 east near Joliet.

Flames and smoke erupted from the overturned trailer, backing up traffic for several hours during the morning rush.

I-80 semi accident
A truck carrying frozen chicken overturned and caught fire Wednesday morning, closing down I-80 east near Joliet.

Both drivers were hospitalized. Their conditions are unknown.

All highway lanes going eastbound were closed at Richard, but one lane had reopened by 11 a.m.

 

 

 

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