State Police report there are now seven fatality victims from Monday’s I-55 chain reaction accident.

A statement issued Tuesday evening says, “the severity of the crash masked the remains and what was previously believed to be the remains of one individual was two.”

Police also announce many of the vehicles involved in the crash will be released starting Wednesday at 8 a.m. Drivers who were southbound are asked to call (217) 685-4354. Northbound drivers are asked to call (618) 346-3653.