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Heard on: Newton County Fire and EMS Dispatch, Brook-Iroquois Township Fire · 1/13/2026 02:39 PM
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The driver wants to try to retrieve all those metal frames that is in the roadway, but I told him he has to circle around and park on his shoulder and walk up and down the right shoulder and left shoulder to retrieve all of them.
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Semi drops metal debris on I-80 near Lake Station

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a potential road hazard on I‑80 near Lake Station where a semi truck reportedly lost several metal objects across the westbound lanes. The driver appeared to remain in the roadway while attempting to retrieve the debris. Hoosier Helpers were on scene assisting to clear the hazard and manage traffic.

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