At least two people are dead and numerous others are injured after a 50-vehicle crash along the Ohio Turnpike, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Troopers toldthere are multiple crashes emergency officials are responding to on the eastbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike eastbound between state route 53 and route 4 in Erie County. The road is currently closed in both directions and eastbound traffic is being diverted off at exit 91 and westbound traffic is being rerouted to exit 118.
Buses are taking people stranded on the turnpike to the Castalia Maintenance Building, according to the public information officer for the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. Video obtained byA spokesperson for OSHP said the first of a number of crashes happened around 11:45 a.m. near State Route 2. Two people were injured with non-life-threatening injuries in a five-car crash, troopers said.“This is going to be ongoing for a while,” an OSHP spokesperson said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
1 dead, multiple injuries reported in 50-car Ohio turnpike crashThere was a 50-car pile-up on the Ohio turnpike in Sandusky County Friday. One person died, and multiple injuries were reported.
Read more »
1 dead, multiple injuries reported in 50-car Ohio turnpike crashAuthorities say heavy winds and snow are at least partly to blame.
Read more »
1 dead, multiple injuries reported in 50-car Ohio turnpike crashBREAKING 1 dead, multiple injuries reported in 50-car crash on Ohio highway
Read more »
1 dead, multiple injuries reported in 50-car Ohio turnpike crashAuthorities say heavy winds and snow are at least partly to blame.
Read more »
Massive pileup closes Ohio Turnpike in both directions near SanduskyShocking images circulating on social media show a disastrous pileup of dozens of vehicles on the Ohio Turnpike near Sandusky amid a severe winter storm causing icy roads and low visibility.
Read more »