1 dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-57, closures in place, police say

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on the I-57 early Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said.

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The crash happened near 159th Street in Cook County at about 4:40 a.m. Saturday, preliminary information indicated.

Another person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threating injuries, police said.

At about 5:00 a.m. Saturday, the I-57 northbound at 167th Street was closed for investigation, police said. All lanes have remained closed and were expected to stay closed for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Police did not provide further information about the incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.