5 injured, including kids, in morning crash on I-71

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Five people, including two children, were sent to the hospital after an accident during the rainy Tuesday morning commute.

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The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-71 at W. 140th Street. At least one vehicle was seen in a grassy area off the interstate.

The far right lane of I-71 northbound was blocked while emergency crews responded to the scene, causing a slowdown of traffic in the area.

Cleveland EMS told FOX 8 that a 53-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition. A 39-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were also taken to a hospital in stable condition.

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Additionally, a 7-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy were hospitalized in stable condition…

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