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Lanes Reopen On Outbound Dan Ryan After Fiery Three-Car Crash Slows Traffic

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Several lanes on the outbound Dan Ryan were closed near 18th due to a serious crash Friday afternoon.

One vehicle was overturned and Illinois State Police confirmed two vehicles were on fire but were extinguished.

Two lanes of outbound traffic were flowing as of 4:43 p.m. All lanes opened around 5 p.m.

Traffic was also slowed on the Kennedy and estimated to be taking about one hour and 40 minutes from O'Hare to downtown at 4:40 p.m.

Two people were transported to UIC Medical Center with minor injuries, according to ISP.

Police said speed was a factor in the crash and blamed "reckless driving."

No charges have been issued.

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