Indianapolis, IN, July 22, 2026 —

A significant traffic disruption occurred on Interstate 465 southbound in Indianapolis following a multi-vehicle collision that led to a semi-truck catching fire. The incident closed a section of the highway on the west side of the city.

The crash involved two semi-trucks and a pickup truck. According to initial reports, one of the semi-trucks became engulfed in flames. The severity of injuries sustained by those involved has not been detailed in the provided summary.

Authorities closed I-465 southbound near mile marker 12.5. The affected area is situated between the Rockville Road exit and the U.S. 40 exit. This closure significantly impacted traffic flow in the region, with drivers advised to seek alternate routes.

The exact cause of the collision has not been released. Further details regarding the timeline of the incident, including when the roadway was reopened, were not provided in the summary.



Story summarized from the original created by Matt Adams on fox59.com, see more information here.

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