Crash causes sewage leak in area of 126th & Hazel Dell

Submitted by City of Carmel

At approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash near the intersection of 126th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway in Carmel.

The crash resulted in damage to sanitary sewer infrastructure and a temporary sewage leak. Although the leak has since been contained, a portion of the sewage entered nearby ponds prior to full containment.

City officials are overseeing a coordinated cleanup effort involving multiple departments and partner agencies. Ongoing work includes recovering and treating the leaked sewage, flushing and cleaning the affected storm sewer system, and conducting frequent water quality testing to monitor surface water conditions.

Currently, there is no immediate risk to public health or safety. As a safeguard, affected areas will be marked with cones and precautionary signage. Residents and their pets should avoid direct contact with the signed surface waters until the cleanup operation is complete and the signage is removed.

Residents in the immediate vicinity of 126th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway may notice intermittent sewage odors as cleanup activities continue.

The city will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.