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Part of Interstate 80 in Henry County closed after semi-truck smashes into overpass

Interstate 80 westbound lanes in the area of Cleveland Road in Colona are temporarily shut down after a truck struck the I-80 overpass.

COLONA, Ill. — Interstate 80 westbound lanes in the area of Cleveland Road in Henry County (IL) are temporarily shut down after a single-vehicle crash, according to a Henry County Sheriff's Office Facebook post.

The crash occurred on Thursday, Jan. 5, around 11:21 a.m. at Interstate 80 westbound at milepost five, according to the Illinois State Police. 

Credit: WQAD

A truck carrying a crane that was traveling westbound on Cleveland Road in Colona struck the I-80 overpass, causing a fuel leak from the semi. 

No injuries have been reported. A few miles of I-80 leading to the Cleveland Road area was temporarily shut down during the investigation.

The westbound inside lane and shoulder of I-80 in the area will be closed until a structural engineer can confirm that the bridge is safe.

Credit: WQAD

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