I-70 in Indiana shut down for ‘multiple accidents’

Indiana State Police (ISP) are warning drivers that portions of I-70 in the central part of the state are closed for winter weather crashes.

Shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, February 15, the ISP’s Putnamville District reported that I-70 eastbound was closed at mile marker 18 due to several crashes.

Clay: Interstate 70 is currently shut down at the 18 mile marker eastbound due to multiple accidents. Please find an alternate route or just stay home!! pic.twitter.com/o2D3QN3xJl

— Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) February 15, 2021

Just a few minutes later, ISP issued a new alert to drivers that westbound I-70 is also closed at mile marker 45.

Putnam: Interstate 70 is currently shut down at the 45 mile marker westbound due to multiple accidents. Please find an alternate route or just stay home!! pic.twitter.com/75ftTfEVOa

— Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) February 15, 2021

It isn’t yet clear how many vehicles were involved in crashes or whether anyone was hurt.

ISP shared photos from the 18 mile marker crash scene featuring several semi trucks.

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