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.
READ MORE: FEMA To Cover Funeral Costs For COVID-19 VictimsI-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
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ISP confirmed one of the truck drivers was flown to a hospital in serious condition.
— 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.
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