Lafayette, IN – A fatal crash on Interstate 65 near the Lafayette exit has shut down all southbound lanes Thursday afternoon, according to the Indiana State Police. The collision occurred around the 176.8-mile marker, just north of the State Road 25 exit, and reconstruction crews are now on scene.
According to the Indiana State Police-Lafayette District, I-65 southbound is fully closed between mile markers 176 and 178 following the deadly crash. Officials said the closure is expected to last for an extended period as investigators document the scene and clear the wreckage.
Troopers are urging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Heavy traffic backups have been reported as vehicles are being diverted off the interstate near Lafayette.
The Indiana State Police-Lowell Post confirmed the incident involved at least one fatality, though further details about the number of vehicles or victims have not yet been released. Reconstruction specialists remain at the scene to determine the cause of the crash.
Motorists traveling south toward Indianapolis should plan for significant delays Thursday evening and check traffic apps for updates on detours and reopening times.
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