1 Person Injured In Crash Involving 2 Semi Trucks On I-80/94; 1 Eastbound Lane Open

CHICAGO (CBS)– One person was seriously injured in a crash involving two semi trucks on I-80/94 early Tuesday morning.

One of the semi trucks was carrying paint that spilled all over the highway in Lake Station, Indiana.

I-94 EB 15MM will remain one lane for scene cleanup. Crews will be removing spilled paint for next several hours Use US 20 or Toll Road @WBBM780Traffic @nwi @RegionNewsNow @WGNtraffic @IDHS @INDOTNorthwest @lakecounty911 @cbschicago @nbcchicago @ABC7Chicago @fox32news pic.twitter.com/QCfoQygu21

— Sgt. Glen Fifield (@ISPLowell2) April 6, 2021

Illinois State Police said all one eastbound lane will remain open as crews clean spilled paint for “several more hours.

#LakeStation – MAJOR delay on EB 80/94 from past Broadway to Ripley after a serious crash involving 2 semis. One was carrying paint that spilled all over. Only left shoulder gets by. Use the Toll Rd or US 20 instead. pic.twitter.com/cxkTeQDpPT

— Jeanette Hudson (@JHudsontraffic) April 6, 2021

ISP confirmed one of the truck drivers was flown to a hospital in serious condition.

https://t.co/VaNTsq5DHG

— Sgt. Glen Fifield (@ISPLowell2) April 6, 2021

A semi truck was carrying paint that spilled all over the highway. Lanes will remain closed as crews clean up the debris.

Traffic is expected from I-65 to US-6. ISP said delays are expected in both directions.