I-94 shut down near Northbrook due to live wires hanging overhead

All lanes of I-94 near Northbrook were closed Thursday after a crash caused live wires to dangle over the highway, according to Illinois State Police.

Around 3:24 p.m., state police arrived on scene to divert traffic off the highway on both sides of I-94, just east of I-294, police said. The highway was still shut down as of 6 p.m. Thursday.

Northbrook police, who handled the initial crash, didn’t immediately respond to a request for details on the incident.

“There is no ETA on when the lanes will reopen, but crews are actively working on removing the hazard,” state police said in a statement. “Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route.”

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