Multiple injuries have been reported and at least two people were airlifted from the scene of a crash along Interstate 88 in northern Illinois.

State police said the "two-unit crash" happened around 9:22 a.m. on westbound I-88 at milepost 71 in Ashton, located in Lee County.

It was not immediately clear what vehicles were involved, but authorities said "multiple injuries are being reported."

At least two people were transported by helicopter to an area hospital with injuries.

I-88 westbound was shut down in the area as police investigated.

"The crash investigation is in its infancy, and no further information is available at this time," state police said.

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