Two people dead in two different accidents on I-57 at 159th Street near Markham according to Illinois State Police

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — At least two people died in two separate crashes on I-57 in Chicago’s south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.

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The first crash happened on the northbound lanes of I-57 just south of 159th Street at about 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday night, ISP said.

Two cars were involved in the crash. ISP said at least one person died. No information regarding the victim was released.

Northbound lanes of I-57 were closed through the night until 4:40 a.m.

The second deadly crash happened on the southbound lanes of I-57 at 159th Street early Thursday.

ISP said the crash happened at about 1:35 a.m.

Three cars were involved in the crash, which officials said involved at least one fatality. No information regarding the victim was released.

Southbound lanes were closed but reopened at about 5:27 a.m.

All lanes of I-57 have reopened in both directions.