Traffic backed up over 5 miles on Interstate 70 after overnight crash

HANCOCK COUNTY, IN - Traffic was snarled along a stretch of Interstate 70 early Monday morning following an overnight crash.

According to an advisory from Hancock County 911 at 6:37 a.m., the accident happend on I-70 eastbound. It resulted in backups of over five miles on the interstate, with congestion reported in the Mount Comfort area.

Drivers were advised to exit to Post Road if possible as an alternate route. By 7:10 a.m., traffic was finally back to normal after about six hours.

Our Indianapolis car accident lawyer will update this news blog with any additional information as it comes to light.

⚠️ EB I-70 Woes ⚠️

Overnight crash cleared but traffic still struggling. Officers waking up drivers, traffic not moving yet. Backup of 5+ miles. Exit to Post Rd if possible, Mt Comfort area congested
Use GPS if going East @WIBCTraffic @WISHNews8 @FOX59 @CBS4Indy @WTHRcom @wrtv pic.twitter.com/sBcqbtvSdi
— Hancock County 911 (@HancockIN911) October 21, 2024

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