I-71 N reopens following crash involving multiple cars
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A crash caused backup on I-71 North on Cleveland’s west side Sunday afternoon into the evening.
1 killed, 5 injured in Sunday morning crash
Cleveland police dispatchers told FOX 8 they received a call for a crash involving at least five vehicles on I-71 near W. 25th Street and US-42 at around 4:15 p.m.
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The Ohio Department of Transportation confirmed the road was shut down in that area due to a crash, after previously saying there were just two lanes blocked. The road didn’t reopen until about 7 p.m.
Cleveland Division of Fire then said that three vehicles were involved in the crash. One car was reportedly shielding another car on the side of the highway while a person was changing a tire. Then a third vehicle hit the two others.
At least two people were taken to the hospital, the fire department said. The extent of the injuries are not clear.
FOX 8 will continue to update this story as more is learned.
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