Multi-vehicle wreck on Chicago freeway, at least 1 confirmed fatality

ELMHURST, Illinois -- At least one person is dead following a fiery crash on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway at St. Charles Road on Thursday afternoon, according to WGNTV.com.

Three tractor trailers and four cars were involved, according to Illinois State Police. All inbound and outbound lanes were closed for several hours Thursday as authorities investigated and crews cleared firefighting foam from the interstate.

Police said inbound traffic on the Eisenhower was being diverted at North Avenue.

By 4 p.m., outbound lanes had reopened; inbound lanes remained closed.