Semi truck leaks diesel fuel on interstate highways, Bartholomew County IN

Traffic

Reported: 10/27/2025 11:21 AM

I-465, Indiana

A white Peterbilt semi truck with a Metro trailer was leaking a large amount of diesel fuel on I-70 eastbound. The vehicle continued to spill fuel after entering I-465 southbound, causing a potential traffic hazard. Authorities have been informed and are responding to the situation.

Audio|Source: Southeastern Indiana Public Safety

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Transcript:

00:00

4-mile marker, I-70 eastbound, a 64-mile marker, high-70 eastbound.

00:05

Car buys a white Peterbilt semi with the Metro trailer. It's building a large amount of diesel fuel all over the interstate.

00:11

Cars no longer align.

00:14

40, please the office of 1422.

00:26

I forgot all about that in check. You can put me back on all being around up there.

00:33

28 is on it.

00:35

He's already there.

00:38

No, I'm clear. Thank you.

00:55

Can you relay if that hospital for patient transfers?

01:08

And what were you needing?

01:14

Do you delay that hospital if they're just tapping?

01:18

Angel's clear.

01:30

713. P.M.5, go ahead.

01:46

EMF5 is clear and available, 1FOR AMA.

01:57

I'm sorry, you guys that's OR?

02:08

I'm sorry, one of the investigation 310, South 550 was accidental.

02:18

They gave information that they're hurting in the caller street.

02:37

VEZEWROWS.

02:50

Squad 121. Car 1201. Medic,

02:55

962. Unresponsive, unconscious person.

02:58

near Shelton Road.

03:01

near Shelton Road.

03:04

Talk group assignment, ops, one.

03:07

Timeout, 14,

03:09

26 hours.

03:20

Engine 122 will be en route.

03:24

Engine 122. The engine 122.

03:36

So, 13, your staff.

03:48

Match of the White Peterville semi with a metro trailer, spilling diesel fluid.

03:53

The caller called back and advised vehicle is entering I-465 Southbound from 70 eastbound.

04:01

It's going to be approaching the nine-mile marker, 465 Southbound. Authority, ASD Police, 1428.

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