LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fire and emergency teams are responding to a large fire on I-70 near I-465 on the east side of Indianapolis.
Officials said a semi tanker hauling fuel has overturned on the ramp.
Indiana State Police said the driver of the semi was pulled out by a Good Samaritan, and is being transported to the hospital.
The driver of the semi was pulled out by a Good Samaritan. He is being transported to the hospital now
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) February 20, 2020
This will be a very extended clean-up and will affect rush hour traffic. Seek alternate routes @IFD_NEWS is in scene handling the fire now pic.twitter.com/aSj3QpEFG3
Police said it will be a very extended clean-up and will affect rush hour traffic, according to a story by Fox59.
Indianapolis Fire Department is on scene.
Police said to expect long delays, and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
This story will be updated.
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