FAYETTE COUNTY — Traffic on northbound I-71 in Fayette County was completely shut down for part of Tuesday evening.
A semi overturned near Octa and blocked both lanes of traffic around 4:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington said strong winds were the cause of the crash.
[4:33 PM] Winds from a warned thunderstorm in Fayette County caused a semi to blow over on I-71 near Octa, OH. Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9 PM. pic.twitter.com/pSc6sGna56
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 3, 2022
Both lanes of traffic have since reopened, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
We’re working to learn if anyone was injured.
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