All three riding in a U-Haul cargo van that overturned on southbound I-57 three miles north of Kinmundy were taken to Salem Township Hospital late Saturday afternoon for treatment of apparent minor injuries.
Kinmundy-Alma Fire Chief Kevin Day says the three Chicago residents were traveling to SIU-Carbondale to bring back items following the spring semester. He reports other travelers on the Interstate had helped get the three out of the van that ended up on its top.
State Police say preliminary information indicates the cargo van ran off the left side of the road, before overcorrecting and then overturning in the right lane. The investigation is continuing.
The crash occurred at 4:08 Saturday afternoon.
