I-65 reopens in NW Indiana after semi-truck fire damaged pavement near Lowell
Indiana State Police said a semi-trailer truck caught fire on I-65 near the Lowell Exit on Saturday morning, blocking all northbound lanes.
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Indiana State Police said a semi-trailer truck caught fire on I-65 near the Lowell Exit on Saturday morning, blocking all northbound lanes.
Indiana State Police said the truck overturned about two miles south of the Lowell exit, ending up in a field off the expressway.
Just before 9:30 a.m., a cleanup crew was working on I-65 near Crown Point. While working along the ramp from U.S. 231 to southbound I-65, they found the body lying in the ditch.
Northbound traffic was backed up all the way to U.S. 30 following the crash.
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The victim was taken to Indianapolis in a medical transport helicopter, and his injuries are considered life-threatening.
Traffic was being diverted late Wednesday. Indiana State Police warned drivers to avoid the area.
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