One killed in I-294 crash near O'Hare

Illinois State Police said one person died and three people were injured in a multivehicle crash Tuesday night near O'Hare International Airport on I-294.

State police said the crash happened in the southbound lanes about 8:15 p.m. just south of Balmoral Avenue, and involved three semitrailer trucks and one passenger vehicle.

All four lanes of traffic were closed due to the crash, with vehicles being allowed to pass only on the right shoulder.

State police did not comment on the severity of the injuries. The identity of the person killed has not been released.