Plane Crash on I-55 at Lincoln; Three Killed

Three people were killed today in the crash of a small airplane on Interstate 55 at Lincoln.

The incident occurred at 8:49am. Illinois State Police report the plane became fully engulfed in flames upon impact in the middle of the interstate. The Logan County Coroner has confirmed that the three people on board the plane are dead. Multiple agencies are on scene to assist.

Southbound I-55 traffic is being routed off into Lincoln by IDOT. Southbound I-55 at the location is expected to be closed until later this afternoon.