Crash closes US 6 near Ligonier

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Last updated: March 5, 2013 4:30 p.m.

The Journal Gazette

The Indiana Department of Transportation reports that U.S. 6 is closed in both directions about seven miles west of Ligonier.

The crash at County Road 35 involved a semi tractor-trailer rig, according to the announcement.

The section of road could be closed until after 7 p.m. Tuesday, the announcement said.