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Chicago, IL (January 19, 2026) – A crash with reported injuries caused traffic disruption near the intersection of 98th Pl and South Halsted St on the city’s South Side. Two vehicles were left disabled in the middle of the roadway, prompting an emergency response and the need for traffic control.
The incident was first reported around 7:24 a.m. on January 18. Multiple 911 calls alerted authorities to the collision, and responding officers confirmed that both vehicles were heavily damaged and unable to move. Emergency services assessed those involved for injuries and began coordinating traffic flow around the impacted intersection.
While exact details about the injured parties have not been released, emergency crews provided on-site assistance. Additional law enforcement units were requested to help with traffic management as the scene was cleared.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities, and the area returned to normal operation shortly after the damaged vehicles were removed.
We send our best wishes to anyone injured in this collision and hope for their swift recovery.
