There was quite the scramble Friday night on I-80 in the south suburbs. A semi loaded with more than 20,000 pounds of eggs went up in flames.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:20PM
A semi-truck filled with over 20,000 pounds of eggs caught fire Friday night on I-80 near La Grange Road in Moneka.
MONEKA, Ill. (WLS) — There was quite the scramble on I-80 in Mokena Friday night.
A semi loaded with more than 20,000 pounds of eggs went up in flames, officials said.
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Truck fire happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday near La Grange Road
The front half of the truck could be seen destroyed by the flames.
The semi driver said he was on his way to California when the fire started.
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Lanes reopened early Saturday morning after crews cleaned up the mess, officials said.
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There was quite the scramble Friday night on I-80 in the south suburbs. A semi loaded with more than 20,000 pounds of eggs went up in flames.