Multiple vehicle crashes with injuries have shut down a section of Interstate 55 in central Illinois amid low-visibility driving conditions due to severe blowing dust in the area, according to Illinois State Police.
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on I-55 in Montgomery County south of Springfield on May 1, 2023.
The crashes occurred about 11 a.m. Monday on I-55 near milepost 76 in Montgomery County, south of Springfield.I-55 is currently shut down in both directions from milepost 63 to milepost 80, according to Illinois State Police. The agency said there were multiple crashes that resulted in victim injuries but didn’t immediately have more specific information.
“Visibility in the area is reported to be low due to blowing dust,” the agency said in a written statement. “Traffic is urged to seek alternate routes.”Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on I-55 in Montgomery County, south of Springfield, on May 1, 2023.Check back for updates.
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