Ten Vehicle Pile-Up Shuts Down Stretch Of Interstate 70

Ten Vehicle Pile-Up Shuts Down Stretch Of Interstate 70
Published on August 10th, 2016 by Steve Wilcox

A ten-vehicle pileup closed all westbound lanes of I-70 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It happened on Wednesday near mile marker 75 near Sam Jones Expressway.

The Wayne Township Fire Department reported that seven cars and three trucks were involved.

During the collision, a semi truck split open, spilling its load of paper products onto the highway.

Fox 59
Fox 59

The damage was extensive.

Fox 59
Fox 59
Fox 59
Fox 59

According to Fox 59, two people, including a state trooper, suffered injuries and were hospitalized.

Five others were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

By 3 p.m., one right lane was reopened. The other lanes are closed while crews attend to the scene. Traffic delays are heavy.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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