Ohio County, IN – A section of Downey Road in Ohio County is currently closed after a truck crash left the roadway impassable near Short Cut Road, authorities said Thursday morning.
According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating the single-vehicle crash and coordinating cleanup efforts at the scene. Sheriff Tom Baxter said the road will remain closed until the site is cleared and safe for travel.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice. Officials did not immediately release details on any injuries or when the cleanup is expected to be completed.
The sheriff’s office said it will provide an update once the roadway is reopened.
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