Part of I-71 in Ohio shut down due to multiple crashes

OHIO — Traffic on Interstate 71 southbound near Lebanon is moving slowly Wednesday morning after a series of crashes has caused major backups for several hours in Warren County.

According to dispatchers, the first crash happened around 1:30 a.m. and involved a sedan and a semitruck. Two people were taken to the hospital, though officials have not released the extent of their injuries.

Authorities said the semitruck also spilled diesel fuel onto the roadway, prompting a lengthy cleanup effort…

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