Vehicle fire slows traffic on I‑65 near Austin

2/4/2026 05:07 PM

Fire & Arson

I-65, Austin, IN

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 65 northbound near the Austin exit. The incident involved a tow truck hauling a garbage truck that reportedly caught fire, prompting closure of the slow lane just south of the 34 mile marker. Fire personnel were on scene managing minor flames while traffic delays were reported.