HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Eight people were injured in a crash on southbound I-471 at I-275 Thursday evening.
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. at the 0.8 mile marker.
A medical helicopter transported one person to an area hospital, while seven others were transported by ambulance.
The highway was shut down for around four hours and traffic delays occurred throughout the area. All lanes are open now and traffic is moving normally.
Authorities are still not clear on how many cars were involved. The names of those injured in the crash have not been released.
Officials have also not released when the roadway will be reopened.
Stay with 9 News and WCPO.com for the latest updates on this crash.
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