Officers close I-70 after police car catches fire

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — I-70 temporarily closed Wednesday afternoon after a police car caught fire.

Indiana State Police responded to a report of a police car on fire on I-70 near the 137 mile marker. That’s right next to the exit for State Road 1 in Hagerstown.

The interstate was shut down east and westbound due to ammunition in the vehicle. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, eastbound lanes opened at 2:10 p.m. An announcement was made at 2:15 p.m. that westbound lanes will soon be open.

Police have not provided any further information at this time. This article will be updated.