Semi-truck carrying 30,000 pounds of plywood overturns on I-80/94 in Lake Station
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 26, 2023
All lanes of the expressway were blocked before later reopening Friday morning.
A semi-truck carrying 30,000 pounds of plywood sheets overturned on I-80/94 in northwest Indiana, causing a major traffic disruption. The accident occurred in the westbound lanes of I-80/94 just past the Indiana Toll Road, according to Indiana State Police.
Debris from the crash scattered across the roadway. All lanes of the expressway were blocked before later reopening Friday morning.
The incident caused significant delays for commuters and motorists traveling through that section of I-80/94. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving through this area as there may still be some residual effects from this accident.
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Tags: Fatality, Illinois, Indiana, Chicago, Accident, Traffic, Semi Truck, Lake Station, I8094, Plywood
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- semi-truck
- State:
- Indiana
- City:
- Lake Station
- Location:
- I-80/94 just past the Indiana Toll Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-26
- Time of Incident:
- around 7 a.m.
I-80/94 just past the Indiana Toll Road
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