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Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Eastbound I-70 Overnight

Published on February 6 2023 7:44 am
Last Updated on February 6 2023 7:44 am
Written by Greg Sapp

A section of eastbound I-70 in Cumberland County was closed to traffic for several hours Sunday night and Monday morning due to a crash.

Illinois State Police report the crash occurred at 8:12pm Sunday about five miles east of Montrose. Two commercial vehicles were involved in the crash and occupants of both vehicles were taken for treatment.

A fire occurred as a result of the crash.

Both eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed during the crash investigation. One eastbound lane was opened at approximately 1am today, while the remaining lane was opened about 4am.

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