Indianapolis, IN
ISP: One fatality confirmed after multi-vehicle crash on I-70 Eastbound
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police is on the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-70 Eastbound where they have confirmed one fatality.
Sgt. John Perrine reported the crash on Twitter.
I-70 Eastbound, west of the Plainfield exit (64mm)
All lanes are closed
Emergency crews are on scene of a multi-vehicle crash, one confirmed fatality
Please seek alternate routes
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) May 27, 2023
The crash is just west of the Plainfield exit. All lanes are closed.
According to the Plainfield Fire Department, the crash involved four passenger cars and two tractor trailers.
One person is confirmed to be dead and four other were transported to the hospital, with one being in serious condition.
INDOT cameras show traffic is completely backed up.
One person is confirmed to be dead but no other information has been released on victims.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis firefighters battle house fire on Southern Springs Drive
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Firefighters with the Indianapolis Fire Department on Saturday are battling a house fire on the city’s south side.
At 8:53 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to the 8400 block of Southern Springs Drive on a report of a residence fire. That is a residential area on the city’s south side. Firefighters arrived on the scene and located a one-story house with heavy fire showing.
At 8:58 p.m., multiple propane tanks were reportedly exploding inside the house. at 9:27 p.m., the fire was put under control. At 9:37 p.m., a safety officer reported a drywall falling down inside the house. At 10:11 p.m., the fire was completely out.
Two firefighters were injured in the incident. One injured firefighter was taken to Methodist Hospital. The other injured firefighter was checked at the scene and released. Both firefighters suffered moderate injuries after the kitchen ceiling fell in on them.
There were no other reported injuries at the scene.
The house and vehicles are a total loss, according to IFD officials. IFD Victims Assistance was dispatched for three adults, a child, and a dog.
The owner of the house told investigators that the electricity went out in a portion of the house. After investigating, the owner found fire in the garage. The occupants evacuated after the fire was found.
Indianapolis, IN
Bitter cold arrives through midweek
TONIGHT
Cloudy skies will persist, with flurries or isolated snow showers possible, especially in northern and southern parts of the area. Temperatures will drop into the upper teens to near 20, with north winds at 10 to 20 mph. Watch for slick spots where light precipitation may occur.
TOMORROW
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and flurries, particularly during the morning. Light accumulations may occur, especially south of I-70. Temperatures will remain frigid, falling through the day and reaching the teens by late afternoon. Wind chills as low as -5 are expected, with west northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph.
TOMORROW NIGHT
Partly cloudy and extremely cold. Lows will fall to near or below zero, with wind chill values between -15 and -25. Winds from the west northwest will range from 10 to 15 mph, adding to the bitter chill. An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect.
MONDAY
Sunny but very cold, with highs in the single digits to low teens. Wind chills will remain in the -10 to -20 range for much of the day as west winds blow at 8 to 10 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with lows near zero, though localized areas may dip below zero. Wind chills could again approach -15 with calm winds from the west southwest around 5 mph.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny but brutally cold, with highs only reaching the upper single digits to near 10. West winds at 5 to 8 mph will keep wind chills subzero.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear skies and the coldest night of the season so far. Lows will range from -5 to -10, with light and variable winds allowing for dangerous radiative cooling.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny and slightly warmer, with highs reaching the upper teens to near 20. Light south winds at 6 to 9 mph may bring some relief.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid to upper teens. South winds will persist at 8 to 10 mph, keeping conditions less frigid than earlier nights.
7 DAY FORECAST
A bitterly cold start to the week will dominate, with wind chill values plunging to dangerous levels Sunday night through Tuesday night. By midweek, temperatures will moderate slightly but remain below average, with highs in the teens and 20s. A late-week system could bring a return of snow or wintry precipitation, along with slightly milder air, as highs near freezing by the weekend.
Indianapolis, IN
Fatal crash into tree, one woman dead on Indy southside
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says that a woman died after a crash on the southside of Indianapolis Saturday morning.
IMPD responded to a report of a crash at 3820 Todd Road around 2:40 a.m.
Police say that a green Kia left the road and crashed into a tree.
The driver, an adult female, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
IMPD fatal crash investigators say no other individuals or vehicles were involved in the collision.
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