INDOT: Reported vehicle fire caused brief closure of I-70 eastbound

INDOT officials said that all lanes are now open after a Tuesday afternoon vehicle fire on I-70 eastbound.

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INDIANAPOLIS — A portion of I-70 in Marion County eastbound is closed because of a vehicle fire, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

At around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, INDOT officials reported that all the lanes of I-70 eastbound at the 85.2 mile marker are closed because of a reported vehicle fire. This is located near the Keystone/Rural Street exit on I-70 eastbound.

INDOT did not provide a timeline of how long the highway will be closed. Officials with the Indiana State Polcie said that there were minor injuries sustained during this incident.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.