CINCINNATI — This minor dusting of snow is causing quite a traffic headache across the Tri-State.
Two people are in the hospital following a crash on I-71/75 NB at US-42 near exit 180 in Florence. The highway was shut down for a short time, but the roadway quickly reopened. Still expect delays.
Police said three vehicles were involved and two people were taken to the hospital but did not provide information on the extent of their injuries.
Accident cleared in #Florence,Ky on I-71/I-75 NB at US-42/US-127/Exit 180, stop and go traffic back to KY-338/Richwood/Exit 175. Reported by Cameras #traffic https://t.co/oaARUiexk1
— TTWN Cincinnati (@TotalTrafficCIN) January 31, 2023
It's not just major roadways that are being impacted by the snowfall.
Cincinnati police announced via Twitter that they closed William Howard Taft Road at Colombia Parkway due to "hazardous road conditions."
Traffic hazard Alert!! William Howard Taft Rd. has been shut down at Columbia Parkway due to hazardous conditions. watch for delays, please use alternate route. @CincyPD pic.twitter.com/5J4fbFWOpE
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) January 31, 2023
CPD is currently operating under its "Emergency Accident Reporting Procedure." This means that if you are in a non-injury wreck, you and the other people involved are to drive to the nearest police district to make a report.
The Cincinnati Police Department is currently under our emergency accident reporting procedure.
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) January 31, 2023
Motorists involved in an accident where vehicles are movable should respond to the nearest police district to make the report.
There are many minor crashes causing delays across the region this morning. Here is a live look at the traffic impact.
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