EDINBURGH, Ind. -- Authorities are on the scene of a "serious" crash that brought traffic to a standstill in the northbound and southbound lanes of 900 North and U.S. 31 in Edinburgh early Friday evening.
The Edinburgh Police Department confirmed in a Facebook post that first responders responded to a crash in the area of U.S. 31 and 900 North near County Road 900 N. in Edinburgh.
EPD added that the incident brought power lines down as the roadway remains closed in both directions. EPD said the crash involved an SUV and a motorcyclist.
The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department has since confirmed that the roadway has reopened as the investigation into the crash continues.
The German Township Volunteer Fire Department confirmed in a separate Facebook post that a Lifeline helicopter was also called to assist at the scene of the crash.
As of this article's publication, authorities have not confirmed how many people were injured in the crash.
FOX59/CBS4 is working to learn more about the circumstances that led to Friday's crash.
This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.