Officials mentioned the crash concerned critical accidents.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fiery crash shut down Interstate 71 in both directions in Delaware County on Saturday.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol mentioned the crash occurred simply earlier than 6:30 p.m. on I-71 close to the U.S. 36 and state Route 37 interchange, situated by the Tanger Outlets Columbus shopping center.
Video from Ohio Department of Transportation site visitors cameras confirmed flames and heavy smoke coming from a minimum of one car concerned in the collision. According to OSHP dispatchers, twelve autos had been concerned in the crash.
As of 7 p.m., the dispatchers mentioned three individuals had been transported to space hospitals in unknown situation. In an replace round 10:45 p.m., OSHP mentioned the crash was deadly, however didn’t make clear the quantity of fatalities.
The northbound lanes of I-71 close to the crash are shut down as of 10:45 p.m. Saturday.
The crash stays below investigation.
