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  BELLEVILLE, IN — Multiple fire departments responded Friday afternoon after a crash involving injuries left a vehicle engulfed in flames on U.S. 40 just east of Belleville. The crash occurred around 4:35 p.m. near Ray's Recycling , prompting a response from Liberty Township, Avon, Stilesville, and Plainfield fire departments. Photos from the scene showed one of the vehicles heavily involved in fire, sending a large column of black smoke into the air as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Emergency crews also treated those involved in the crash. The extent of any injuries has not been released.

  PLAINFIELD, Ind. — Emergency crews responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash with entrapment at a busy Plainfield intersection early Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 1:15 p.m. , Plainfield Fire was dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 40 and State Road 267 for reports of a multi-vehicle accident with a person trapped inside one of the vehicles. Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed the entrapment and immediately began rescue operations. Firefighters were able to quickly extricate the trapped patient , allowing emergency medical personnel to provide care and transport as needed. The extent of the patient’s injuries has not been released. Due to the crash and rescue efforts, traffic at the intersection was temporarily impacted. Emergency responders worked efficiently to clear the scene and reopen lanes , minimizing delays at the heavily traveled crossroads. No additional details regarding the cause of the crash or the number of patients involved have been made availabl...