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© Doug McSchooler/For the StarTraffic is backed up in both directions of I-70 in this photo from the 65 mile marker in between Plainfield and Monrovia exits. About 50 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on I-70 in Hendricks County Thurs, Jan 31, 2012
A massive crash on I-70 west of the city has injured at least seven motorists and resulted in a major shutdown of the highway between Plainfield and Monrovia.

The highway is expected to be blocked in both directions for several hours this evening. Indiana State Police have blocked westbound access to I-70 at the I-465 interchange.

State police say the chain-reaction crash too place shortly after 2 p.m. near an overpass at Hendricks County Rolad 275 East.

The highway is littered with crumpled cars and motorists who are stuck on both sides of the highway.

I-70 is closed from the Plainfield exit at Ind. 267 to the Monrovia exit at Ind. 39.

Afternoon rush hour motorists are warned to stay away from the area. Alternate routes include: U.S. 40, Rockville Road and West 10th Street.