Truck rolls over on Route 53 exit ramp scattering pipes, delaying traffic
A semitruck hauling large plastic tubes rolled over onto its side Friday morning near Long Grove and Palatine, causing major traffic delays in the area.
The crash happened around 5:42 a.m. on the northbound Route 53 exit ramp to westbound Lake-Cook Road.
According to Illinois State Police, the truck was navigating the curve when the load of plastic tubes on the flatbed trailer shifted, causing the semi to roll onto its side.
Most of the large blue tubes the truck was carrying were scattered in the ditch next to the road.
Lake County officials allowed the roadway to remain open, but the crash caused traffic to back up. Traffic was able to get by slowly on the left shoulder.
No injuries have been reported.
The truck and load were removed and the ramp was reopened around 12:49 p.m., state police said.