Truck Pulling Trailer Slides Off I-74 Near Batesville

Motorists are urged to use extra caution and avoid hazardous areas, if possible.

Photo by Indiana State Police.

(Batesville, Ind.) – Indiana State Police responded to a crash along Interstate 74 in Franklin County.

Sgt. Stephen Wheeles reports that a vehicle pulling a trailer slid of the road near the 146-mile-marker, just west of Batesville around 10:20 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

Franklin County is currently under a Yellow Travel Advisory. Motorists should use extra caution and avoid hazardous areas, if possible.  

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