I-71 S reopens after crash near turnpike

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) — Interstate 71 southbound near the Ohio Turnpike has reopened following a crash Saturday evening shut it down, the Strongsville Police Department confirmed.

Traffic in the area was originally diverted to Pearl Road as first responders continued to clean up. Traffic in the northbound direction was reportedly down to two lanes, but reopened before southbound lanes.

The crash occurred around 6:45 p.m., police said.

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It is still not clear what led to the crash, but FOX 8 viewers sent in photos of a plume of smoke coming from the area on the highway.

No further information has been released at this time. Check back for updates on this developing story.

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