Police: U.S. 31 to Reopen this Afternoon

Indiana State Police photo

Indiana State Police reported at about 11 a.m. today that officials on the scene of the semi-tanker crash on U.S. 31 between Plymouth and Argos expect to reopen the highway between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today, barring unforeseen circumstances. Crews have begun cleaning up the remnants of the crash. Supporting agencies are investigating the crash, examining the trucks, removing debris, and making road repairs. According to the I.S.P. announcement, individuals that evacuated their homes after the crash have been allowed to return. U.S. 31 has been closed and traffic detoured since Monday afternoon, when another truck crashed into the rear of the semi-tanker, which was carrying liquid natural gas.