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NAPERVILLE, DuPage County, Ill., Nov. 12, 2026 — One person was taken to a hospital after a crash involving an SUV and a tanker truck shut down lanes on eastbound I-88 early Thursday morning, November 12.
The crash happened around 1:54 a.m. near milepost 121, close to the Diehl Road exit in Naperville, according to the Illinois State Police. A preliminary investigation found that two vehicles were involved, including a tanker truck that rolled over. The tanker's trailer was breached in the crash, and grease spilled onto the roadway.
One person suffered injuries and was taken to a local hospital. No further details on the extent of the injuries were released.
The cause of the crash has not been determined. Crews worked through the morning to recover the overturned trailer and clean the grease from the road. As of 6:30 a.m., some lanes remained blocked, and the State Police advised drivers to expect delays.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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