SB I-65 reopens after massive semi-truck fire in Northwest Indiana
- On Monday afternoon, a hazmat semi fire shut down I-65 in Jasper County.
- The semi pulled over after the driver noticed extremely hot brakes, which caused a fire.
- The semi, near mile marker 232, carried spray paint, a highly flammable material, and traffic was diverted.
- Videos showed flames and heavy smoke; State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield said the incident was a "semi crash".
- The driver was unhurt, but the roadway was damaged and southbound lanes may be closed indefinitely for repairs.
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I-65 reopens after cleanup from large semi fire in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY I-65 reopened Tuesday following a significant semi-truck fire on I-65 in Jasper County. The Indiana State Police responded to the incident Monday afternoon, which involved a 2021 Volvo semi-truck operated by Swift Transportation that caught fire due to mechanical issues.Multiple fire departments were dispatched to contain the large fire. Fortunately, the driver escaped without injuries, but the incident caused significant traffic d…
Asphalt on I-65 catches fire after semi goes up in flames, shutting down Indiana interstate
ROSELAWN, Ind. (WANE) A section of I-65 in northwest Indiana was shutdown completely Monday after the brakes on a semi caught fire and quickly spread to the rest of the rig. According to a press release from the Indiana State Police, troopers were notified of a vehicle fire on the interstate near the town of Roseland in Jasper County. The driver of a semi heading south had pulled over for a mechanical problem and noticed a set of brakes was glow…
Truck hauling oil bursts into flames on Indiana highway
ROSELAWN, Ind. (WXIN) — A semi-truck reportedly hauling petroleum burst into flames and closed all lanes of traffic on Interstate 65 in Jasper County, Indiana Monday. The Indiana Department of Transportation said the incident occurred around 2 p.m. near Roselawn at mile marker 230.7. Semi hauling oil catches fire on I-65 near Roselawn, Indiana, on April 21, 2025. (Indiana State Police) Indiana State Police Lowell Post shared footage of the fire…
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