Brook, IN – The first measurable snowfall of the season caused slick conditions across Newton County Friday morning, leading to a semi-truck crash that temporarily blocked lanes on U.S. 41 near 600 South.
According to the Brook-Iroquois Township Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched after a northbound ABF Freight semi lost control and overturned into the southbound lanes. Firefighters reported that the driver was not injured and was evaluated at the scene.
Emergency personnel remained on-site for roughly 45 minutes while the truck was stabilized and the roadway cleared. Officials said the crash serves as an early reminder of how quickly roads can become treacherous once snow and ice return.
“Each year, the first snowfall catches people off guard,” the department wrote in a statement, urging drivers to slow down and prepare for slick conditions similar to last winter.
The crash temporarily slowed traffic through the area, but all lanes have since reopened. Authorities advise motorists to use caution throughout the week as temperatures drop and road surfaces freeze overnight.
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