Update: Officials have confirmed that this was a fatal accident.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office has announced that northbound U.S. Highway 41 will be closed at Carlisle Road after a severe accident.
According to a post on Facebook, Chief Deputy Steve Meng of the VCSO is asking the public to avoid the crash area. The post also adds that the area will be closed down for an extended period of time.
WTWO currently has reporters on scene, and we will update this story as more information becomes available.

