Rensselaer, Indiana – A vehicle fire on Interstate 65 northbound near mile marker 216 prompted an emergency response Saturday afternoon, impacting traffic flow.
According to the Rensselaer Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 2:57 p.m. to I-65 northbound at the 216 mile marker for a reported vehicle fire.
Photos shared by the department show firefighters working along the right shoulder of the interstate near a semi-truck and passenger vehicles. Emergency vehicles were positioned on the roadway as crews addressed the incident. The extent of damage to the vehicle was not immediately released.
Traffic in the northbound lanes appeared slowed as responders secured the scene. Motorists traveling through the area may have experienced brief delays while crews worked to contain the fire and ensure roadway safety.
No injuries were immediately reported. It remains unclear what caused the fire.
The response highlights the ongoing risk of vehicle fires along major interstate corridors. Commuters and commercial drivers traveling through Jasper County should remain alert for emergency personnel when approaching active scenes.
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