Hobart, IN – A major traffic disruption occurred Wednesday morning after a vehicle lost its load, scattering metal debris across 61st Avenue near Minnesota Street. Authorities have closed the area to westbound traffic as crews work to clear the roadway.
According to the Hobart Police Department, the incident left metal shards and large debris covering the roadway, causing multiple vehicles to sustain flat tires. The vehicle responsible for the spill did not remain at the scene, and police are working to identify it.
Eastbound traffic on Minnesota Street remains open, but officials urge drivers to avoid the area due to delays and hazardous road conditions. Motorists traveling westbound from State Road 51 should seek alternate routes until cleanup operations are completed.
Drivers who sustained damage due to the debris are encouraged to report incidents to local authorities. Police are requesting assistance from the public in identifying the vehicle involved.
