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Coroner: 2 elderly people die in Harrison crash on I-74

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Posted at 11:05 AM, Jul 13, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-13 13:57:05-04

HARRISON, Ohio — Two elderly people are dead after a crash in Harrison, according to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.

Robert Richard Long, 83, and Wilma Long, 82, were driving westbound on I-74 when they crashed near Morgan Road around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Both directions of the highway were shutdown while crews worked to clear debris.

At least one medical helicopter landed on the roadway.

It is unclear how many vehicles were involved.

Police have not said if Robert and Wilma are related.

Investigators have not said if they know what caused the crash.

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