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Heard on: Newton County Fire and EMS Dispatch, Brook-Iroquois Township Fire · 1/20/2026 04:05 AM
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Lane blockage, Merrillville is on scene.
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Two of them around I-65; one's on the ramp.
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Icy bridge conditions cause lane blockage near I‑65
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As discussed during the dispatch call, crews in Merrillville responded to a lane blockage on I‑65, possibly due to icy conditions on the bridge deck. Responders were advised to apply pretreatment in the affected area to address the roadway hazard.
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