Small plane makes emergency landing on I-355 near New Lenox

Illinois State Police responded after a small white Beechcraft aircraft made an emergency landing in the southbound lanes of I-355, according to preliminary reports. Police said the emergency landing was due to unknown mechanical issues.

NEW LENOX, Ill. (WLS) — Part of I-355 is closed after a plane landed on the Tollway near New Lenox Thursday.

Illinois State Police spoke back after a small white Beechcraft airplane made an emergency landing within the southbound lanes of I-355, in keeping with preliminary reviews.

Police stated the emergency landing was once because of unknown mechanical problems.

Two southbound lanes of I-355 are currently close down while police investigate.

No other knowledge has been supplied at this time.

This is a growing story and more information will be supplied when it becomes available.

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