Semi-Crash prompts temporary lane closures along Interstate 65 in Jackson County

CROTHERSVILLE — A Saturday afternoon crash involving a semi-truck caused temporary lane closures along Interstate 65 in southern Indiana.

According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Stephen Wheeles of the ISP Versailles post, the incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, along southbound I-65 near the 40-mile marker in Jackson County.

Photo credit: Indiana State Police Sgt. Stephen Wheeles

An Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) notification confirmed that the collision involved a semi-truck and resulted in reported injuries. Following the crash, all lanes of I-65 were initially shut down in both directions. Northbound lanes were later reopened to traffic, while southbound lanes remained blocked as crews worked at the scene.

Normal traffic flow was fully restored when all lanes reopened at approximately 6:30 p.m., according to an INDOT update.