The expressway was closed in both directions at the crash site Monday morning.
Advertisement
Two semi trucks and at least one auto caught fire on the Stevenson Expressway Monday morning near Cicero Avenue, causing all northbound and southbound lanes to be closed, according to Illinois State Police.
Southbound and northbound lanes remain closed in the area. All of the vehicles appeared to be fully engulfed by flames, and thick, black smoke could be seen for miles.
The Stevenson was shut down after two trucks caught fire on Monday.
The Illinois State Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit is responding to the scene.
As of 11:40 a.m., a fire truck was called from nearby Midway Airport to spray foam on one of the semis. Illinois State Police one of them is carrying unknown hazardous material.
Advertisement
Crews are on scene to put out a fire. Rush hour commuters are advised to consider an alternate route.
