Two Killed In Massive Pileup On Interstate 94
A massive pileup in Indiana has claimed at least two lives.
The pileup occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. this afternoon on Interstate 94 at mile marker 33 near Michigan City, Indiana.
The crash reportedly included 12 trucks and numerous other vehicles. Two people was killed in the crash. Other injuries have been reported, but details have not been released.
The highway is closed down in both directions.
From Indiana Department of Transportation: I-94 LaPorte County Crash Update: We’re hearing that State Police is routing eastbound traffic off at S.R. 49 in Chesterton (Exit 26) I-94, LaPorte County: All lanes closed due to a serious accident at the 35 mile marker. Lake effect snow, blowing snow, and bitterly cold temperatures continue to make many roads dangerously slick. Slow down and use extreme caution.
Follow this link to KSTP for more information.
BREAKING: At least 1 dead in massive pileup on I80/94 near Michigan City, Ind.: http://t.co/cAa6nttsUs pic.twitter.com/8fq7fl88f3 — ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) January 23, 2014
New photo from #NBC5 helicopter of the pileup crash in #Indiana http://t.co/V7Pyt9khn0 pic.twitter.com/O0ZRTEkz9g — NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) January 23, 2014
DEVELOPING: At least 2 dead in crash on I94 near Michigan City, IN. Cars & passengers may be trapped beneath trucks. pic.twitter.com/9U8BlP6RTN
— ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) January 23, 2014