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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes on I-294
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled over onto its side following a crash on Interstate 294 Monday morning.
ELMHURST, Ill. - The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 on Monday morning.
According to the Illinois State Police, the collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway just south of Roosevelt Road at approximately 11:12 am.
The Wienermobile struck a Hyundai Sedan, which was also traveling northbound, causing the driver to lose control, overcorrect and the car to roll over.
No injuries were reported.
"We’re grateful that everybody involved is safe and there were no injuries. We’re offering ongoing support for our Hotdoggers, and we appreciate the support we’ve received from local authorities. Safety on the road is top priority for us," a spokesperson said on behalf of the Oscar Mayer Brand.
One northbound lane was shut down for a little over an hour as police investigated.