Major big rig crash and possible explosion reported on I-80 in Illinois
Westbound I-80 in Morris, Illinois, remains closed for a serious crash involving two commercial vehicles.
The crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. on January 21 on westbound I-80 in Morris.
#Morris – really serious crash on I-80 near Route 47. Two semis involved, one rear ended the other & caught on fire. WB traffic forced off at Rt 47, EB is closed at Seneca Rd. Medical chopper just left the scene. pic.twitter.com/nr9BqIKD5y
— Jeanette Hudson (@JHudsontraffic) January 21, 2022
The Illinois State Patrol says that two commercial vehicles were involved in a collision near mile marker 110.
Firefighters reported a possible explosion.
Police say one person was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injures, according to local outlet WSPY.
Eastbound I-80 was closed for hours but has since reopened. Westbound I-80 is still closed as of 12:30 p.m.
Video from the crash was captured on a Ring doorbell camera and by a passing driver. You can view the videos below.