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Semitruck rollover crash on eastbound I-80; traffic reopened on Tuesday

The rollover crash happened Monday morning along the eastbound side of I-80, between Big X and Geneseo.
Credit: WQAD

GENESEO, Ill. — UPDATE (April 12, 2022): The interstate is now open, according to the Illinois State Police. 

PREVIOUS (April 11, 2022): First responders are at the scene of a semitruck rollover crash that happened Monday morning on Interstate 80, according to the Illinois State Police.

The crash occurred along the eastbound side of I-80 between Big X and Geneseo. Traffic has been reduced to one lane while crews work on recovery efforts. 

News 8 learned the truck driver was able to escape the vehicle with no apparent injuries. 

WQAD News 8 will update this breaking news story as more information is made available. Download our app and subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates.

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