Lebanon, IN - All lanes of I-65 northbound are now open at the 138 mile marker. Crews have finished removing the wreckage from the earlier multi-car crash. INDOT has worked to clear the snow and ice however the roadway is still hazardous, please use caution if you must travel.
Investigating Agencies:
Lebanon Police Department
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies:
Firefighters and Medics from seven agencies in the Lebanon area responded to the scene to assist, with their quick response injuries were rapidly treated and injured parties were transported to area hospitals.
Indiana Department of Transportation, Red Cross, Boone County EMS, Boone County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center
Multiple wrecker services responded to assist with clean-up.
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Original release below
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Lebanon, IN - I-65 northbound remains closed at the 138 mile marker at this time due to multiple crashes. An estimated 40 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes around 1:30 p.m. from the 138 mile marker up to the 140 mile marker. Units from the Lebanon Police Department, the Boone County Sheriff's Department and the Indiana State Police continue working to investigate the crashes and open the interstate. Although there were several injuries reported, at this time none are believed to be life threatening.
It is estimated the interstate will remain closed for at least another hour while the scene is cleared. Northbound traffic is being diverted off of I-65 at exit 138. Officers are in the intersections throughout Lebanon directing drivers back to the interstate on SR 32. Please seek alternate routes as traffic is very congested in the area.
Emergency vehicles such as ambulances and tow trucks continue to respond to the scene, please use caution when you see flashing emergency lights and allow them room to get through.
The roadways throughout Central Indiana are snow covered and hazardous. Only travel if necessary, reduce your speed significantly and allow ample space between you and the vehicle in front of you.
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