Crash, hazmat spill force closure on Kennedy Expressway, cause major delays

A crash and hazmat spill caused major delays on the inbound Kennedy Expressway Monday afternoon, with backups stretching for several miles. Illinois State Police said at around 2:34 p.m., troopers responded to the southbound lanes of I-90 at Kimball Avenue regarding a crash involving two commercial motor vehicles and a car with injuries. The southbound lanes were shut down while fire crews worked to contain a hazmat diesel spill. One person was taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries, state police said. Google Maps showed traffic at a standstill between North Harlem Avenue and North Kedzie Avenue, a stretch of roughly 3.5 miles. Photos from the scene showed extensive backups, with Chicago Fire Department vehicles blocking all lanes. Additional information hasn t been released.