Fiery semi crash shuts down I-69 in Gibson Co.

Fiery semi crash shuts down I-69 in Gibson Co.
Published: May. 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Crews are currently on scene of an accident involving two semi trucks on I-69 in Gibson County.

That’s according to dispatch, who tells us it happened Wednesday afternoon near the 36 mile-marker north of Oakland City.

Dispatch officials say one of the semi trucks caught on fire.

At this time, emergency crews are trying to reroute northbound traffic away from the scene to SR-64.

We’re told southbound traffic is currently at a standstill.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Todd Ringle says there are no life-threatening injuries.

We have a crew on the way to that area. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.