EDWARDSVILLE, IL : Semi truck crash closes WB I-270 in Edwardsville on Friday, 26th May 2023

A semi truck crash closed westbound I-270 at around 10:30 a.m. near I-55 at Edwardsville. Traffic is backing up in the area.

Illinois State Police say that the crash involved two trucks. One truck-tractor rolled onto its side across the westbound lanes, spilling its load onto the interstate.

Traffic is being diverted off I-270 and onto I-55. Debris from the crash is in the road. First responders appear to be trying to clear the wreckage. They advise taking another route to reach your destination.

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