Stretch of SR 244 reopens in Shelby County after semi catches fire

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — An overturned semi caught fire on Monday and closed a portion of State Road 244 in Shelby County.

The Shelby County Emergency Communications Center says the road is closed in both directions between I-74 and County Road 700 East. That’s about 2.5 miles southwest of Shelbyville.

The road had reopened by 4:40 p.m. Monday, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Officials say a semi overturned and caught fire.

One person has been hospitalized from the incident.