semi trucks crash near oakwood I-74 eastbound

OAKWOOD, Ill. (WAND) — Eastbound traffic on Interstate 74 was reopened near Oakwood following a crash involving two semi-trucks Sunday.

According to the Illinois State Police, Troop 7 officers were on the scene of the crash with minor injuries around 1 p.m.

Photos sent by a WAND viewer show two semi trucks with fire and heavy smoke coming from them.

Motorists traveling eastbound on I-74 were being directed onto U.S. Route 150 at Exit 206 while crews responded to the scene.

Just before 4:30 p.m., Illinois State Police said the left lane was back open. Just before 8:30 p.m., all lanes were back open.

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