I-465 closed on northeast side due to semi fire
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A vehicle fire closed I-465 and caused traffic backups on the northeast side of Indianapolis for much of Monday afternoon.
Indianapolis Fire Department says it was sent to the fire about 12:51 p.m. Monday on I-465 southbound lanes at Shadeland Avenue.
The three workers escaped from the cab of the burning truck. the fire department says. The men told firefighters that a tire blew and forced them into the Jersey traffic barriers on either side of the southbound lanes, where construction was underway. The workers escaped through the passenger door of the cab.
The fire department says 75 gallons of diesel fuel also spilled. All was under control in a half hour.
Indianapolis Fire Department did not name the owner of the truck or the names of the men.
I-465 northbound was closed from from the East 71st Street exit to the the I-69 interchange. I-465 eastbound and southbound before 71st Street experienced stopped traffic back to Allisonville Road.
Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine posted shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday on X, saying, “A semi rolled over and caught fire there earlier today, and clean-up is underway. Northbound lanes are affected by those trying to slow down and take a look.”
WIBC sent a message via X about 6:30 p.m. Monday that all but two lanes of I-465 eastbound had reopened, although traffic remained backed up to Keystone Avenue.
Indianapolis Fire Department shared photos of the scene after the blaze was extinguished.
