Experts React: The I-71 North Accident Today and What It Means

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CLEVELAND (WJW) — A crash caused backup on I-71 North on Cleveland’s west side Sunday afternoon into the evening. Cleveland police dispatchers told FOX 8 they received a. The recent multi-vehicle accident on I-71 North sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many injured and raising serious questions about the causes behind such a. Interstate 71 northbound is currently closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck, near the I-275 exit in Montgomery. No injuries have been reported. One person was killed in the crash , according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, which did not release any other details. All lanes on I-71 north remain closed. After I - 71 North was completely closed for several hours near state Route 95 in Richland County due to the crash, ODOT posted that the left two lanes had reopened at 8:15.