Slick Conditions Cause Accidents on Interstate 74

The eastbound lanes near Sunman have reopened after a short shut down.

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(Sunman, Ind.) - A crash shutdown a portion of Interstate 74 this morning. 

Indiana State Police Sgt. Stephen Wheeles reported that I-74 eastbound near the 162 mile marker in Dearborn County had to be shut down around 6:10 a.m. due to a semi crash that blocked both lanes. This caused traffic to be diverted onto State Road 101 at the Sunman exit. 

Additional crashes were reported in the westbound lanes. 

As of 6:30, the eastbound lanes reopened, however multiple crashes have been reported between the 160-164 mile markers. 

According to Wheeles, bridges have become slick and hazardous.

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