Illinois State Police advised of an “extended” closure after a fatal crash shut down a portion of Interstate 290 in Chicago’s western suburbs, authorities said. <\/p>\n
State police, writing in a post on X at 2:37 p.m. on Sunday, said troopers were on the scene of a serious crash along I-290 westbound near North Avenue in Elmhurst. All westbound lanes of the interstate were shut down, and drivers were advised to seek an alternate route.<\/p>\n
The I-294 southbound ramp to I-290 westbound was also closed, state police said. <\/p>\n
Video captured by an NBC Chicago photographer at the scene showed major backups in the area. <\/p>\n
State police said at approximately 2:01 p.m., a collision occurred involving two vehicles. Three people were taken to area hospitals with unspecified injuries.<\/p>\n
One of those injured later died at the hospital, authorities said.<\/p>\n
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