(WAND) — The Illinois State Police advised that the southbound lane of I-57 is closed near Pesotum due to a commercial vehicle crash.
First Responders are working to block off I-57 South at Exit 229.
Southbound rivers should avoid the area and expect long delays or backups.
Southbound vehicles exiting at mile post 229 should take Monticello Road east to US 45 to Pesotum.
Photos from a WAND viewer show a crushed semi truck that appears to have been on fire.
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