Traffic from 71 being diverted to US 42 due to multiple accidents near Verona

Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 8:11 AM

By Gallatin Co. Sheriff's Department

Through Gallatin Co.

At least two accident were reported on Interstate 71 near the Verona exit at the 68 mile marker. The crashes involved three commercial vehicles and at least one caught fire. The first crash involves a HazMat situation. I-71 is closed in both directions. Traffic is be re-routed onto HWY 42 through Gallatin Co.

 

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