Semi carrying packages splits in half in NW Indiana

LAKE STATION, Ind. (WLS) -- A semi carrying mail packages split in half in northwest Indiana on Thursday morning.



The crash happened at about at 4:15 a.m. on the ramp from NB I-65 to eastbound I-80/94, Indiana State Police said.

Police said the semi-truck hit a pole, causing the trailer to split open.

The truck was carrying postal products, according to police .



Chopper 7 was over the scene as packages were scattered across the ramp.



All lanes reopened by 9 a.m.

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