ULLIN – Northbound I-57 in Pulaski County reopened at 6 Friday morning following a fatal multiple-vehicle crash that happened around 4:30 Thursday afternoon.

According to Illinois State Police, a semi with trailer was traveling northbound on I-57 at milepost 15 when it rear-ended a semi flatbed trailer hauling machinery, causing a chain reaction collision.

Another vehicle struck the rear of the semi-trailer hauling the machinery. Another vehicle then struck the rear of the vehicle that hit the semi-trailer.

The driver of the semi hauling the machinery was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The first semi driver was pronounced dead. All other parties refused medical attention.

ISP says no further information is available at this time.