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Semi Crashes On Skyway Ramp, Leaks Fuel, Forces Lane Closures

August 16, 2017 8:33am | Updated August 16, 2017 8:33am

CHICAGO — A semi crashed on a Skyway ramp and leaked fuel early Wednesday, police said.

At 1:55 a.m., the driver of the semi was on a Skyway ramp when he or she lost control of the truck's trailer and it flipped over on the Dan Ryan near 65th Street, police said.

The truck leaked diesel fuel after the crash, police said. The Fire Department was called to the hazmat situation.

The Skyway ramp was closed and southbound lanes were closed except for one lane, police said.

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