1 killed in 50-vehicle pileup crash in Ohio, authorities say

SANDUSKY COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG/Grey Information) – Not less than one individual is useless and quite a few others are injured after a 50-vehicle crash alongside the Ohio Turnpike, in keeping with the Ohio State Freeway Patrol.

The multi-vehicle crash alongside the turnpike occurred in Sandusky County early Friday afternoon.

Troopers advised WTVG there are a number of crashes emergency officers are responding to on the eastbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike eastbound between state route 53 and route 4 in Erie County. The highway is at present closed in each instructions and eastbound site visitors is being diverted off at exit 91 and westbound site visitors is being rerouted to exit 118.

Buses are taking folks stranded on the turnpike to the Castalia Upkeep Constructing, in keeping with the general public data officer for the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Fee. Video obtained by WTVG reveals first responders serving to folks out of their autos.

A spokesperson for OSHP stated the primary of numerous crashes occurred round 11:45 a.m. close to State Route 2. Two folks had been injured with non-life-threatening accidents in a five-car crash, troopers stated.

The large pileup occurred shortly thereafter when a number of vehicles crashed round 12:30 p.m.

“That is going to be ongoing for some time,” an OSHP spokesperson stated. “There are quite a lot of troopers and first responders on the market working by means of this.”

Toledo Fireplace and Rescue officers stated crews requested their help with extrication assets.

Troopers stated visibility is an issue on the turnpike with the winds blowing. The crash comes throughout frigid temperatures and robust winds, with Sandusky County underneath a degree three snow emergency as of late Friday afternoon.

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