Fatal crash closes I-465 EB near US 31 interchange

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A fatal crash during the Thursday afternoon rush hour closed I-465 eastbound between the U.S. 31 interchange and South Meridian Street, Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Transportation report.

INDOT reported the shutdown about 5:30 p.m. Thursday. INDOT had initially expected the interstate to be closed through at least 7:30 p.m., but that was later extended to 10:40 p.m.

State police say one person died in the crash scene, and two people were sent to hospitals. The crash involved two semitractor-trailers and three cars.

A news release issued about 7:20 p.m. Thursday from Sgt. John Perrine said that “multiple frantic 911 calls” informed police of the crash.

Indianapolis Fire Department tactic response crew was called to the crash just before 5:25 p.m. Thursday.

No other details were immediately available.

The WISHTV.com traffic map showed large backups in the area at 6 p.m. Thursday.