FORT WAYE, Ind. (WOWO): One person is dead and three others are critically injured after a two-semi collision near mile marker 316 on SB I-69. The south bound lane is closed expected to remain closed for several hours as a second accident occurred on the NB side of I-69.

According to our partners in news at 21 Alive, drivers traveling NB were distracted from the first accident in the SB lanes.

We'll continue to track this story. Stay tuned to WOWO 1190AM/92.3 FM for more updates.