Lebanon, Indiana – A traffic accident forced the closure of a section of Lebanon Street in downtown Lebanon, disrupting local travel and access to nearby blocks.
According to the Boone County Indiana Sheriff’s Office, Lebanon Street was shut down between Busby Street and Chicago Street following an accident reported Thursday evening. Officials did not immediately release details on the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries were reported.
Deputies advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency crews responded at the scene. The closure affects a central downtown corridor frequently used by commuters, local residents, and visitors accessing nearby businesses.
No estimated time for reopening was provided as of Thursday night. Authorities indicated the roadway would remain closed until the scene is cleared and conditions are deemed safe for traffic to resume.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional information regarding the cause of the crash. Motorists traveling through Lebanon are urged to remain alert for signage and temporary traffic control in surrounding blocks.
For young workers, students, and evening commuters, the closure may cause delays during peak travel hours in the downtown area.
Updates are expected as the investigation continues and cleanup operations progress.
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