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Northbound lanes on I-71 in Warren County back open following crash

Crash involved a semi-truck and another vehicle
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Posted at 7:59 AM, Nov 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-03 12:46:50-04

WARREN COUNTY — The northbound lanes on I-71 in South Lebanon are back open Wednesday afternoon following a crash involving a semi-truck and another vehicle.

Dispatchers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol said police received the call about the crash around 6:43 a.m. Dispatchers said a truck hauling a trailer crashed under the rear of a semi-truck trailer. One person was trapped.

Rescue crews said it took at least one hour to remove the person from the truck.

A medical helicopter was requested, but was grounded due to foggy conditions. One person was taken by ambulance with a crew from AirCare to the hospital. No word on the person's injuries.