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On April 18, 2026, a car accident on Interstate 65 in Indiana left two individuals injured and caused traffic delays for several hours. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the highway near mile marker 120, just south of Lafayette.According to Indiana State Police, the accident involved two vehicles: a sedan and a pickup truck. The sedan, driven by a 35-year-old woman from Indianapolis, reportedly rear-ended the pickup truck, causing both vehicles to spin out of control and come to a stop in the center median.Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and found the driver of the pickup truck, a 42-year-old man from Lafayette, and a passenger in the sedan, a 37-year-old woman from Carmel, injured. Both individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.Authorities shut down the northbound lanes of I-65 following the accident, causing significant traffic backups. The lanes were reopened about three hours later, but traffic congestion lingered as motorists slowly made their way through the area.The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but authorities do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident. Indiana State Police are urging anyone who witnessed the accident or has information about the circumstances leading up to it to come forward and assist with the investigation.This recent car accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving on Indiana's busy highways and the importance of staying vigilant and following traffic laws to prevent accidents and injuries. As the investigation continues, the victims involved in this crash will be focusing on their recovery and potential legal recourse to seek compensation for their injuries and damages.