The Brief
- Strong winds caused two semi-truck rollovers on I-65 in northwest Indiana Friday afternoon, closing southbound lanes near mile marker 222 and slowing northbound traffic near mile marker 238.
- It’s unclear whether anyone was injured, and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to avoid the interstate due to dangerous wind conditions.
- The powerful winds also caused problems around Chicago, including a school roof being torn off, downed trees and a brief ground stop at O’Hare Airport.
INDIANA – Strong winds led to two semi-truck rollovers on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana Friday afternoon, authorities said.
What we know:
According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield, two rollover crashes occurred on I-65:
- Southbound at mile marker 222: All lanes are closed, and drivers must divert at or before State Road 10.
- Northbound at mile marker 238: The truck rolled into a ditch. Traffic is slow but still moving.
It’s unclear whether anyone was injured.…