Semi-fire closes Interstate 65 near Jonesville exit (9 p.m. UPDATE)

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 John Clark

Photo courtesy of Sally Pribley, from the northbound lanes of I-65.

Indiana State Police are reporting that southbound Interstate 65 remains shut down between Walesboro and Seymour after a fatal traffic accident involving five vehicles. Two semis were fully engulfed in flames about two miles south of the Jonesville Road exit. Traffic is being diverted onto U.S. 31 and the southbound lanes are closed at the Walesboro exit.

Troopers say that they expect this will be a lengthy closure. It is expected to take into early this evening before all of the vehicles involved can be removed. Crews will then have to inspect the roadway for possible damage.

ISP says the northbound lanes had been closed, but are now reopen.

Details about the crash, and those involved, have yet to be released.

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