Carmel, Indiana – A crash closed 96th Street in Carmel in both directions, disrupting traffic Wednesday.
According to the Carmel Police Department, 96th Street is shut down from Shelborne Road to Inverness Boulevard due to a traffic accident. Police announced the closure in a public alert and advised drivers to seek alternate routes while crews work to clear the scene.
Authorities did not immediately release information about injuries or how many vehicles were involved. The department said the roadway will remain closed until cleanup operations are completed and it is safe to reopen.
The closure spans a key east-west corridor on the city’s west side, an area that typically carries steady daytime traffic. Drivers traveling through the corridor are being redirected to nearby routes as congestion builds around the affected stretch.
Police stated they will update the public once 96th Street is reopened.
The disruption may affect commuters, students, and delivery drivers who rely on 96th Street for midday travel.
Motorists are encouraged to monitor official Carmel Police Department channels for the latest updates and to allow extra travel time while the closure remains in place.
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