A semi-truck hauling a steel tank struck the bottom of a bridge for Metra trains on Route 45 near Libertyville, leading to a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, officials said.Investigators believe the truck, which was traveling northbound on Route 45, may have struck a curb which caused it to raise up and strike the bridge, a spokesman for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said. The truck was 13-feet 6-inches high and the bottom of the bridge stands at 13 feet-11 inches, officials said.The crash brought the truck to a halt and it subsequently was struck by two vehicles, a Chevy SUV and a Subaru hatchback.No one was injured in the crash, authorities said.The truck was extracted from beneath the bridge and inspected, officials said. The investigation is ongoing.
Related posts
-
Rep. Schneider traveling to Middle East despite Israel’s attack on Iran
A congressional delegation to the Middle East that will include U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland... -
Cook County’s new top prosecutor continues to target retail theft
The renewed focus on retail theft from Cook County’s top prosecutor has gone national. State’s Attorney... -
The 2024-25 IHSA school year, by the numbers
We’re taking a look back at the 2024-25 IHSA school year, by the numbers.