The Lemont Fire Protection District confirmed it is responding to an 'active incident' involving a tanker fire near 127th and New Avenue.
At least one person is dead in an explosion and fire at a petroleum plant in unincorporated Lemont in the southwest suburbs.
One person has died, and another person was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, according to the sheriff's office. The second person's condition was not immediately available. Romeoville Police said they were assisting Will County officials with traffic control in the area. Northbound New Avenue and High Road both have been closed at 135th Street, and drivers should use Route 53 as an alternative.
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