I-71 North Accident: What Happened and How to Stay Safe

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CLEVELAND (WJW) — A crash caused backup on I-71 North on Cleveland’s west side Sunday afternoon into the evening. Cleveland police dispatchers told FOX 8 they received a call for a crash. After I-71 North was completely closed for several hours near state Route 95 in Richland County due to the crash , ODOT posted that the left two lanes had reopened at 8:15 a.m. Traffic along I-71 N was significantly affected as emergency crews closed multiple lanes to manage the scene. Vehicles involved sustained visible damage, and tow services were requested to clear the roadway. Motorists experienced delays in the area as the investigation and cleanup were underway. A flatbed truck accident closed north and southbound lanes of I-71 in Columbus as the driver was hospitalized in stable condition. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The left northbound lane of Interstate 71 in. A multi-vehicle crash shut down I-71 northbound for almost two days near the 63 mile marker. Drivers are urged to continue to use caution along the roadway. The outer lanes are blocked on I - 71 North beyond Stewart Rd, due to a crash . Use caution in the area, and if you don’t have to be out, please stay home to allow our crews to work. Crews are attempting to open at least one lane of traffic, but police warned this will impact the evening rush. — Drivers heading north toward Oldham County should expect delays. One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 71 north in south Columbus Wednesday morning. The accident happened around 2:30 a. Near Frank Road. (WAVE) - Lanes have reopened on I-71 North near the Gene Synder after a crash Sunday morning. According to Trimarc, the crash happened around 8:10 a.m. And police later confirmed a semi had jack-knifed.