Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks All Lanes On NB I-294 Near Dempster Street

Traffic was crawling Tuesday in the northbound lanes of Interstate 294 near Dempster Street after a crash involving at least four vehicles.
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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Northbound lanes have been reopened on Interstate 294 Tuesday after a crash involving at least four vehicles near Dempster Street.

At least two passenger cars and two semis crashed about 5:45 a.m., Illinois State Police said. All northbound lanes were initially blocked as emergency crews dealt with the crash.

All lanes were reopened about two hours later, state police said. One minor injury was reported in the crash.

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