CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) – Crews are battling a large fire on Interstate 70.
The fire happened after a crash in the westbound lanes at the 19 mile maker in Clay County.
That’s just west of the Brazil exit.
Indiana State Police say the westbound lanes of the interstate will be closed for several hours.
The cause of the crash and subsequent fire isn’t known at this time.
The smoke from the crash could be seen from downtown Terre Haute.
24-Hour New 8’s sister station, WTHI, has a crew on the way to the scene, we will bring you updates as we learn more information.
On scene of PI crash I 70 WB near 19mm…WB lanes closed…more later..3 semis involved… pic.twitter.com/b88gdn8cRA
— Sgt. Joe Watts (@ISPPutnamville) October 22, 2016
TRAFFIC ALERT: MASSIVE fire on I-70 around the Brazil exit. Traffic backed up on both sides. Drivers, avoid the area. @WTHITV pic.twitter.com/FXslgnabe7
— Melissa Crash (@Melissa_WTHI) October 22, 2016