Strong winds cause semi-truck rollovers on I-65 in northwest Indiana: sheriff

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.

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