One Person Injured After Semi-Truck Crashes Onto Railroad Tracks on I-55

Quick Facts

Where: Interstate 55, north of Route 30, in Plainfield, IL

What Happened: A semi-truck crashed onto train tracks after falling off the overpass

Participants:

• Driver, Semi-Truck

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Driver, Semi-Truck, Undisclosed Injuries

Details

One person was injured after a semi-truck ran off of I-55 and crashed into the railroad tracks below on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Local authorities report that the accident occurred just before 10:00 a.m., with the resulting collision spilling chicken broth, disinfectant wipes and diesel fuel. Plainfield Firefighters were able to contain the diesel spill, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.