Overview

• The crash occurred around 4 a.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 near exit 220 to State Road 14, according to Indiana State Police.
• Three semis collided in the incident and authorities confirmed at least one person was killed.
• One trailer loaded with peat moss ignited on impact and repeatedly flared up during cleanup efforts, forcing crews to battle the blaze before wreckage removal.
• Morning cleanup operations extended into rush hour and contributed to significant backups for commuters in northwest Indiana.
• Indiana State Police are investigating the cause of the collision as part of a pattern of high-impact interstate transporter accidents in the region.