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I-71 southbound lanes in north Columbus back open after crash; 1 taken to hospital with 'minor injuries'

The Columbus Division of Fire confirmed one person was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A crash on Interstate 71 southbound in north Columbus prompted lane closures Tuesday afternoon.

Columbus police say the crash, involving two or three vehicles, took place near the Weber Road exit around 11:45 a.m. The crash was caused by some sort of equipment falling off of a truck, according to police. 

The Columbus Division of Fire confirmed one person was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

I-71 southbound were closed for several hours while the scene was cleared. The Interstate 270 westbound and eastbound ramps to I-71 southbound were closed as well. 

This is a developing story. Stick with 10TV News for any updates.

Credit: Ohio Department of Transportation

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