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One Dead in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-270 in Glen Carbon; Lanes Blocked for Investigation

I-270 E & IL-157

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Summary

  • A portion of Interstate 270 is closed Thursday morning after a person was killed in a multi-vehicle rollover crash in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
  • According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. in the westbound lanes just east of Illinois Route 157, and involved four vehicles.
  • All westbound lanes of I-270 are closed as officials investigate and work to clear the scene.

Timeline

This is a developing story, and further details have not been released.

Westbound traffic is being diverted to Illinois Route 159.

All westbound lanes of I-270 are closed as officials investigate and work to clear the scene.

Troopers reported one person died at the scene. A medical helicopter also responded.

A four-vehicle rollover crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday in the westbound lanes of I-270, just east of Illinois Route 157, according to Illinois State Police.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-270 E & IL-157.

This is a developing story, and further details have not been released.

Westbound traffic is being diverted to Illinois Route 159.

All westbound lanes of I-270 are closed as officials investigate and work to clear the scene.

Troopers reported one person died at the scene. A medical helicopter also responded.

A four-vehicle rollover crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday in the westbound lanes of I-270, just east of Illinois Route 157, according to Illinois State Police.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-270 E & IL-157.

This is a developing story, and further details have not been released.

Westbound traffic is being diverted to Illinois Route 159.

All westbound lanes of I-270 are closed as officials investigate and work to clear the scene.

Troopers reported one person died at the scene. A medical helicopter also responded.

A four-vehicle rollover crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday in the westbound lanes of I-270, just east of Illinois Route 157, according to Illinois State Police.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-270 E & IL-157.

This is a developing story, and further details have not been released.

Westbound traffic is being diverted to Illinois Route 159.

All westbound lanes of I-270 are closed as officials investigate and work to clear the scene.

Troopers reported one person died at the scene. A medical helicopter also responded.

A four-vehicle rollover crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday in the westbound lanes of I-270, just east of Illinois Route 157, according to Illinois State Police.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-270 E & IL-157.

This is a developing story, and further details have not been released.

Westbound traffic is being diverted to Illinois Route 159.

All westbound lanes of I-270 are closed as officials investigate and work to clear the scene.

Troopers reported one person died at the scene. A medical helicopter also responded.

A four-vehicle rollover crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday in the westbound lanes of I-270, just east of Illinois Route 157, according to Illinois State Police.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-270 E & IL-157.

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Granite, Pontoon, Madison (City), Mitchell, Long Lake · Sep 24, 5:52AM · 0:30
Dispatch from 40, we just ran upon a three-car accident on 270, right before 157. We're going to be out trying to evaluate. Can you notify ISP, probably Edwardsville? Dispatch from 40, did you copy our traffic? Affirmative. 270, just before 157, correct? 10-4.
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