Wilmington-Peotone Road in Will County reopens following 2 accidents

The Will County Sheriff’s Office announced that Wilmington-Peotone Road has reopened as of 4:45 p.m. after being closed following two vehicle accidents Tuesday afternoon.

A vehicle and a semi-trailer truck crashed at around noon, closing down the roadway between U.S. Route 45 and Cedar Road, according to the sheriff’s office.

Around two hours later, about 2 p.m., the sheriff’s office reported a second crash leading to the closure of Wilimington-Peotone Road in both directions from Route 45 to Tulley Road.

Emergency crews were still on scene as of 3 p.m. and drivers were advised to avoid the area.

The sheriff’s office announced the road reopened about 4:45 p.m.

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