Portage, IN – Samuelson Road has reopened following a personal injury crash that temporarily shut down all lanes south of the I-80 overpass Wednesday morning, according to the Portage Police Department.
Authorities said the crash involved two vehicles and resulted in at least one person being trapped inside. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and all southbound traffic was diverted at Silver Cloud Drive while northbound traffic was rerouted at Robbins Road during the closure.
According to police, drivers were advised to avoid the area during the response. The Shadow Wood subdivision was only accessible from the north while crews cleared the scene.
In a separate update, officials also reported an unrelated motor vehicle crash near Central Avenue and Pryor Street involving downed power lines. Utility company NIPSCO was contacted, and traffic may continue to experience minor delays in that area as repairs are made.
Samuelson Road has since fully reopened, but police urge motorists to remain cautious and allow extra time when traveling near active emergency or utility work zones.
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