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2 people injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-71 North

Crews are attempting to open at least one lane of traffic, but police warned this will impact the evening rush.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drivers heading north toward Oldham County should expect delays on I-71 after a multi-vehicle crash sent two people to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.

All lanes of I-71 North near the Gene Snyder Freeway have been blocked off for a few hours.

According to Louisville Metro Police, officers responded to the area around 3:15 p.m.

When officers arrived, police said they saw a collision involving two semi trucks and another vehicle. What happened is currently unknown.

At least two people from the passenger vehicle were transported to the hospital, and one of them has critical injuries police reported.

Crews are attempting to open at least one lane of traffic, but police warned this will impact the evening rush.

No other information is available.

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