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One tractor-trailer rig was destroyed by fire in the aftermath of a crash in Grant County.
Published: July 30, 2010 3:00 a.m.

Rig crash shuts down I-69

Associated Press

GAS CITY – Indiana State Police say a distracted trucker drove into the back of another tractor-trailer rig, causing a crash that closed part of Interstate 69 for several hours.

The crash occurred about 5 a.m. Thursday north of the interchange with Indiana 22 near Gas City, about midway between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.

State police say a semi hauling auto parts had pulled onto the highway when it was struck from behind. One semi was destroyed by a fire and other vehicles were damaged by debris.

Troopers ticketed the trucker for driving too fast to avoid a collision. He was taken to a Marion hospital with minor injuries.

Crews needed about seven hours to fully reopen the highway.

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