Slick Roads Lead to 30-Car Pile-Up on Indiana Highway
• A 30-car pile-up, including 10 semi-trucks, occurred on the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County due to slick road conditions and heavy snow.
• The incident led to the initial closure of eastbound and westbound lanes on Interstate 80 East near the Bristol Toll Plaza, but traffic has since resumed normal flow.
• Authorities advise caution due to a lake-effect snowstorm affecting the region from La Porte County to St. Joseph County.
30-car pile-up in Elkhart County
A major traffic incident occurred on the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County, resulting in a 30-car pile-up involving at least 10 semi-trucks. The accident took place near mile marker 94 on Interstate 80 East, in close proximity to the Bristol Toll Plaza. According to the Indiana State Police, slick road conditions and reduced visibility due to heavy snow were significant contributing factors. Emergency services initially closed all eastbound and westbound lanes to manage the situation, but traffic flow has since returned to normal.
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