A chain-reaction crash on Interstate 70 near Straughn, Indiana, on Aug. 24, 2026, resulted in one driver being flown to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
According to Indiana State Police, the incident involved two semitractor-trailers and two school buses. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the collision, with medical aid providing assistance to the injured.
The driver of one semitractor-trailer sustained serious injuries and was airlifted for treatment. Authorities confirmed that there were no fatalities in the incident.
The crash caused significant lane closures on I-70. Tows were called to remove the vehicles involved, and traffic was disrupted for several hours. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.