Semitruck carrying aerosol cans explodes into flames on I-65

DE MOTTE, Ind. -- Sergeant Glen Fifield with the Indiana State Police Lowell Post reported via X a semitruck carrying aerosol cans burst into flames in the south bound lanes of I-65 near exit 230 Monday afternoon.

Police say all lanes of traffic have been closed and will remain closed for an indeterminate period of time.

Once it is safe, police say traffic will be escorted around the area.

Police are also asking drivers who are stuck in the traffic jam to be patient and not to drive north in the southbound lanes.

Authorities say the cleanup is expected to last into the night due to the surface of the roadway being significantly damaged.

The driver of the semi was uninjured.

Indiana Department of Transportation released the following statement:

"This is going to require extensive cleanup, as well as possible road repairs before reopening. Plan for I-65 southbound to remain closed in this location for the foreseeable future. We will update as we have a more definitive timeline."