A view from the backup on Route 47.

A semi-truck rolled over north of Huntley at 12:45 Saturday afternoon.

An electric pole was hit.

The photos you see are from a Friend of McHenry County Blog.

The Sheriff’s Department advises

AVOID Route 47 between Conley Rd & N Union Rd for the next 2-3 hours due to Accident.

McHenry County Sheriff’s office advises you to avoid route 47 from Conley to N Union Rd due to current traffic congestion.

The accident near Route 47 & Conley Rd will cause traffic backups and detours for the next 2-3 hours.

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