A chaotic early morning crash brought traffic to a standstill Monday after a gravel truck overturned and buried a passenger vehicle on the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) in the west suburbs.
According to CBS Chicago, The crash happened near Wolf Road in Hillside, where authorities say a gravel-hauling truck struck a concrete barrier before flipping onto its side. The force of the crash caused the truck to land on top of a nearby passenger car, trapping it beneath the heavy vehicle and spilling large amounts of gravel across the roadway.
Emergency crews quickly rushed to the scene to rescue those involved. Officials confirmed that at least one person was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries. The condition of the injured individual has not yet been publicly released. Firefighters and paramedics worked carefully to remove debris and stabilize the overturned truck while ensuring the safety of those trapped inside the crushed vehicle.
The crash created a massive traffic backup during the Monday morning commute, with multiple outbound lanes blocked as crews worked to clear the wreckage. Large piles of gravel scattered across the expressway made cleanup efforts especially challenging. Heavy equipment was brought in to remove the truck and shovel the spilled gravel off the roadway.
Motorists traveling along the Eisenhower Expressway experienced significant delays, with traffic stretching for miles as drivers were forced to exit or seek alternate routes. Authorities urged commuters to use caution and allow extra travel time while cleanup operations continued throughout the morning.
Officials have not yet released details about what caused the truck to strike the barrier, and the crash remains under investigation. Updates are expected as authorities gather more information about the events leading up to the rollover.
