Plainfield, IL – Drivers in Plainfield are being asked to avoid Frontage Road this afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash that has shut down traffic south of Route 30.
According to the Plainfield Police Department, both police and fire crews are currently on scene near Benet Lane, where several vehicles were involved in a collision. The roadway is closed in both directions during the investigation, officials said.
The crash occurred sometime Monday afternoon, and authorities have not yet released details about injuries or how many vehicles were involved. Drivers traveling through the Route 30 corridor should plan extra time or use alternate routes until the scene is cleared.
Plainfield Police advised residents to monitor official social media pages for updates on when the roadway will reopen.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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