I-65 South closed near Sellersburg due to semi fire

SELLERSBURG, Ind. (WAVE) - A semi fire has closed all lanes of southbound Interstate 65 in Clark County, Indiana.

The fire was reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday.

All lanes of I-65 South at mile marker 10, just north of Sellersburg, are blocked, Indiana Department of Transportation officials said.

No one was hurt in the fire, according to a tweet from Indiana State Police.

Semi-truck fire. I-65 southbound near the 10mm. Traffic is being diverted off at the 16mm while crews clear the scene. No injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/tK0tJyqkx9
— Sgt. Carey Huls (@ISPSellersburg) July 17, 2019

Traffic is being diverted at Exit 16.

Officials are not sure how long the southbound lanes of the interstate will be closed. Drivers should avoid the area.

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