LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Update: Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.
According to London Mayor Tracie A. Handley, the southbound lanes of I-75 between Exit 29 at 38 in Laurel County are now reopen following a "tragic accident" involving multiple commercial vehicles.
At this time, northbound lanes are still closed, although Kentucky State Police officers are hoping to reopen those lanes soon.
"Please exercise patience while traveling in the area. Also, please join me in praying for those involved in this horrible accident, the first responders, and the family of the person who perished in it," Handley wrote in a social media post.
Original story:
I-75 between Exit 29 and 38 in Laurel County is currently shut down in both directions as Kentucky State Police works a "serious collision" involving multiple commercial vehicles.
According to KSP, all traffic is being diverted on to US-25.
The London Fire Department is also on scene, and reports the wreck happened on I-75 northbound near the 33-mile marker.
The roadway will be shut down for an extended amount of time. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
