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UPDATE: The lane has been reopened.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — One lane is closed on I-55 near Springfield as emergency responders are on the scene of a crash.

The right lane of I-55 southbound has been closed near Milepost 99.

Illinois State Police responded to reports of a one car crash just after 2 p.m.

Police say an SUV went off the road and hit the right side guardrail.

Firefighters and EMS are still on scene.

This situation is ongoing. WAND is working to learn more.

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