Crews on scene of explosion near I-465 & I-69

[Ian David]

Source: INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)

Updated: Thursday, 22 Oct 2009, 11:00 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 22 Oct 2009, 10:48 AM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Emergency crews are on the scene of an explosion near I-69 and I-465.

Wendy Brewer a witness near the scene said, "It looks like a tanker truck exploded." She said she can see flames and a lot of black smoke coming from the truck.

24-Hour News 8 has a crew headed to the scene.




Read more: http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/Explosion_on_I465_in_westbound_lane_20091022

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Hat-tip to:

We are getting reports there has been a massive explosion on I-465 on Indianapolis' north side.
http://twitter.com/mpoppel/statuses/5071008793



Drill here, Drill Now, Explode on I-465.

[MNDemNY]

1. Define "massive"

"massive" to me takes out a city block, or two.

[Tesha]

7. "Massive" = The reporters don't have to do any real work for the rest of the day. (NT)

[mikelgb]

2. protected tweets

lulz

[targetpractice]

9. That Twitter user is the founder of BNOnews.com and lead editor...

He posts breaking news items to his private account that haven't been confirmed by a second source. After confirmation, breaking alerts are posted to twitter.com/bnonews or pushed to the BNOnews iPhone app.

Since following @bnonews on Twitter, I've noticed that the service is highly accurate and usually beats CNN by 15 minutes.

[Paper Roses]

3. Not authorized twitter user. Have another link?

[maddezmom]

4. link here: Explosion, Fire Prompts Interstate Closure

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/21391396/detail.html

[maddezmom]

6. another link: Tanker explodes on I-465 ramp

Tanker explodes on I-465 ramp
Posted: Oct 22, 2009 3:49 PM
Updated: Oct 22, 2009 4:02 PM

Indianapolis - A semi tanker has exploded on the southbound ramp from I-69 to I-465.
The fire from the vehicle is creating dark plumes of black smoke which can be seen for miles. A second alarm has been requested to the scene. Views from a tower cam show that the billboards are also on fire.

The accident is causing large back-ups on I-465. The crash is before the Allisonville Road exit.

Injuries are being reported. Witnesses reported hearing loud noises.

Witness Danielle Smith was on 465 headed to Keystone at the Crossing. In her rear-view mirror, she saw a wall of flames.

http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=11364982#

[Magleetis]

5. Here

http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/Explosion_on_I465_in_westbound_lane_20091022

[Vinnie From Indy]

8. A tanker truck rolled over on the exit ramp and caught fire & exploded

That particular off ramp from I-69 to I-465 South is a hotbed of accidents.

[Stumbler]

10. And only one day after a 'massive' fuel spill in the Gulf...

One more social/environmental consequence of our petrol-dependent nation. Yay!