Tell City, IN – Drivers in Perry County are being urged to avoid a key stretch of State Road 37 today after a semi and trailer fire forced an emergency road closure just south of State Road 62. The shutdown is creating delays for morning travel and may continue as crews work to secure the scene.
According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, both lanes of SR 37 were closed shortly after the incident was reported Wednesday morning. Deputies said the fire involved a semi/trailer that became fully engulfed, prompting responders to block the roadway in both directions for safety and firefighting operations.
The sheriff’s office advised motorists to use Old State Road 37 as a detour around the closure or to seek alternate routes. No estimated reopening time has been released, and crews remain on scene assessing damage and clearing debris.
It remains unclear whether anyone was injured or what led to the fire. Additional updates are expected as fire crews and law enforcement complete their investigation and as traffic conditions improve.
Commuters traveling between Tell City, Leopold, and nearby communities in Perry County should plan for extended delays until the roadway is cleared. Officials are asking drivers to use caution in the area and allow extra travel time.
More information will be provided once the sheriff’s office announces when the roadway can safely reopen.
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