13 WTHR - Indianapolis News |Chemical spill closes I-65 near Lowell
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Lowell - Police have closed Interstate 65 near Lowell, Indiana because of a chemical leak that has caused several injuries.
The chemical, sodium hydrosulfite, apparently leaked out of a semi trailer at a truck stop at the intersection of I-65 and Indiana 2 at the 240 mile marker. The semi is being moved to a safer location.
The Lake County Sheriff's Department says five people have been treated for respiratory discomfort.
I-65 northbound and southbound will be closed until around 4:00 pm between Demotte, IN (the 230 mile marker) and Crown Point, IN (the 247 mile marker).
The leak originated in a semi-tractor at the Pilot Truck Stop, located at S.R. 2 and I-65 at the 240 mile marker.
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