Vehicle Accident with Possible Injuries and Extrication on I-69 near Mile Marker 5.5, Vanderburgh County
Source: Evansville Police and Fire Dispatch
I-69, Indiana, USA
Summary: Emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle accident with possible injuries and a need for extrication on Interstate 69 near mile marker 5.5, close to Bookway Road, in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Multiple fire and rescue units, including Engine 6, Ladder 16, Rescue 1, Battalion 2, and Safety 1, were dispatched. Initial confusion existed regarding the exact location and whether the accident was confirmed. Units searched both northbound and southbound lanes, eventually locating the incident on the southbound side. The vehicle was found off the roadway, and a cell phone was recovered in the middle of the road. The situation was determined to be less severe than initially reported, and most responding units were canceled, with Engine 6 handling the scene. There were no significant injuries or hazards reported.