Uncategorized firegeezer on 24 Jun 2008 09:02 am
Fiery Crash Closes Indianapolis Highway
THE NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC LANES OF I-465 in Indianapolis, Indiana, are still closed this morning while crews clean up following a fiery multi-truck accident at 2:30 am.
WRTV
It all began when a tractor-trailer jackknifed after rear-ending a pickup truck. The jacknife ruptured the fuel tank and started a fuel fire.The big rig then collided with a second tractor-trailer and both of the trailers caught on fire. The collision ultimately included a third trailer truck. Both of the burning trailers were carrying food products. Aside from the diesel fuel, there were no hazardous materials involved.
The Wayne Township Fire Dept. was on the scene and it required 90 minutes to bring the situation under control. Two of the three truck drivers and the wife of one of them were transported, but only suffered minor injuries.
WRTV
The highway is expected to be closed until this afternoon.
The Indianapolis Star has the full STORY.
WRTV has this video report with some fire footage:
