INDIANAPOLIS — The northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in downtown Indianapolis were closed after a crash involving a semi-tractor trailer and two cars early Friday morning.
Flames and heavy smoke could be seen emanating from the crash scene as first responders arrived around 12:05 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-65 north of West Street.
An Indiana State Police spokesperson said a driver was on the phone with a dispatcher reporting that she had been involved in a crash on I-65. While reporting that crash, the woman told the dispatcher that she had just been hit again.
The spokesperson said the crash involved a semi-tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles. One person was killed. The driver of one of the cars was taken to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment.
An investigation is underway.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
