Pedestrians among 2 dead, 3 injured in crash on Eisenhower Express; I-290 in Near West Side, Illinois State Police say

CHICAGO (WLS) — Two people were killed and three injured in a traffic accident on the city’s West Side, Illinois State Police said.

The accident occurred around 3:04 a.m. Sunday on the westbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway near Damen Avenue.

Two cars were involved in the accident; further details were not disclosed.

According to the ISP, at least one of the two dead was a pedestrian.

Three people were taken to a nearby hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

The westbound lanes of I-290 were closed Sunday morning and traffic was diverted via Ashland Avenue.

On Sunday, all lanes were reopened from 8:00 a.m.

ISP investigates fatal crash.

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