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Midtown Tunnel reopens after accident

Posted at 11:41 AM, Oct 11, 2013
and last updated 2013-10-11 17:48:11-04

The Midtown Tunnel has reopened following a closure due to a crash.

Delays are still expected in both directions.

The HRBT is currently experiencing backups of 2 miles eastbound and 6.5 miles westbound and due to an earlier crash and afternoon congestion.

The 15th view gate is currently closed.

At approximately 10:44 a.m., state police were notified of the crash involving several vehicles.

Police say a Dodge SUV was traveling in the right lane and merging into the left lane of I-64 west. A Toyota Camry was at a stop in the left lane when the Dodge SUV struck the Camry in the rear – causing a chain reaction.

The impact forced the Camry to strike the vehicle in front – a Nissan Altima, which then struck the rear of a BMW. The Altima and BMW were also stopped in the left lane.

The drivers of the Dodge SUV and Camry were transported by ambulance to DePaul Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The drivers of the Altima and BMW did not seek medical treatment at the scene.

Charges are pending, police say.

The crash remains under investigation.

Stay with NewsChannel 3 for updates.

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