Lowell, IN – A section of Route 2 in Lake County is closed in both directions today following a head-on collision involving two semis near Union Street in Lowell.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred earlier Friday and prompted an immediate shutdown of Route 2 in both directions. The department reports that the closure will remain in place for several hours as emergency crews respond to the scene and clear the wreckage.
Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. confirmed the incident in a public statement, urging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. No further details have been released regarding injuries or the cause of the crash.
Drivers commuting through south Lake County should monitor official channels for updates on reopening times. Officials have not provided an estimated timeline for when traffic will resume but emphasized that safety crews are working as quickly as possible.
This incident highlights ongoing challenges on heavily trafficked stretches of Indiana highways, particularly those frequently used by commercial trucks. Local authorities recommend using caution and patience as emergency personnel manage the scene.
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