Multi-vehicle crash on I-64 leaves two persons injured, shuts down highway
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Two people had to be taken to the hospital following a multi-vehicle traffic crash Monday on Interstate 64 westbound at Illinois 111 near milepost 6 in Washington Park.
No immediate medical information was available on the injured persons.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Illinois State Police Troop 8 says when troopers responded at 5:25 p.m. Monday, they learned a tractor-trailer car hauler struck the Illinois 111 bridge and reportedly came to a halt in the lane.
A second tractor-trailer then struck the car hauler.
At least two people were taken to area hospitals, a news release from Illinois State Police said.
The I-64 westbound lanes were closed at this location and traffic was diverted onto Illinois 111, which is also known as Kingshighway.
All lanes reopened at approximately 10:17 p.m.
No further information was available regarding this incident, ISP said.
This story was originally published August 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM.
