Lebanon, IN – Drivers in Boone County are facing delays this morning after a crash shut down a key stretch of State Road 32, prompting deputies to urge motorists to avoid the area.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, SR 32 is fully closed between State Road 75 and County Road 1200 West following an accident reported around mid-morning Wednesday. Deputies did not immediately release details about the vehicles involved or whether any injuries occurred.
The sheriff’s office posted the alert shortly after the crash, stating that emergency crews remain on scene and that drivers should use caution and expect reroutes until the roadway is cleared. The closure affects both eastbound and westbound travel on SR 32, a commonly used connector route for Lebanon, Thorntown, and surrounding rural areas.
Traffic in the region may remain slow as responders investigate the cause of the crash and remove debris. Commuters traveling between Boone County and western communities may need to adjust their routes, with possible delays on nearby county roads as drivers seek alternative paths.
As of the latest update, authorities have not provided an estimated reopening time. Drivers are encouraged to monitor updates from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and plan for extra travel time throughout the morning.
Residents traveling through the area are asked to avoid SR 32 until deputies clear the scene.
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