MT. VERNON – Two separate crashes just minutes apart happened in the same area of northbound I-57 in Jefferson County Thursday morning.

According to Illinois State Police, the first crash happened just after 9 a.m. at milepost 89 when a semi and a SUV were involved in a crash. One injury was reported. One lane was partially blocked with the right lane reopening at 11:40 a.m.

Then around 9:15 a.m. another crash happened involving a semi and an RV at milepost 89. No one was injured. One lane was partially blocked with the right lane opening at 11:40 a.m.

No other details were made available about either crash.