Several incidents back up eastbound I-64 traffic

Eastbound traffic on Interstate 64 was backed up almost two miles after a car fire and two accidents occurred within miles of each other.

The car fire, which was extinguished around 5:40 p.m., ignited on I-64 just east of the Interstate 255 interchange. No one was injured, according to Sgt. Jason Ramert, of the Illinois State Police.

A mile west of the interchange on I-64, a two-car accident was also contributing to traffic. Crews were still working to clear the accident as of 6:30 p.m., but it also caused no injuries, Ramert said.

Reports indicated traffic was backed up on I-64 from the I-255 interchange to 25th Street in East St. Louis.

An issue with a semitrailer about a mile east of the interchange was also reported. One trailer was hauling another when it came loose. There were no injuries, and it was cleared before 6:30 p.m.

This story was originally published April 6, 2017 at 6:02 PM with the headline "Several incidents back up eastbound I-64 traffic."