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Two Women Hit By Gunfire On Eisenhower During Overnight Drive Into Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two women were shot early Saturday morning on the Eisenhower Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.

Four people were in a car heading into Chicago just after 4 a.m. when gunfire hit the vehicle.

The 21-year-old woman who was driving was hurt but is expected to survive. However, ISP says a 25-year-old passenger in the back seat suffered life threatening injuries. Both have been hospitalized.

All inbound lanes on the Eisenhower were closed shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday, and traffic was being diverted off the interstate at Austin Avenue while troopers investigated.

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