30-Car Pileup South of Cincinnati
State police closed southbound I-75 Monday after an estimated 30-vehicle pileup stopped traffic in Grant County, Ky., south of Cincinnati.
Snow ripped through the area starting around 2 a.m. EST Monday. At the the time of the crash, visibility was around 3/4 of a mile. Temperatures were in the mid-20s and winds were gusting to around 34 mph.
The crash happened around 10:40 a.m. EST from mile markers 156 to 159 on I-75, according to officials. Kentucky State Police told WCPO-TV the road could be closed for up to seven hours.
Drivers have sustained injuries, but authorities released no more information.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported a semi-trailer was involved with the accident. It also reported, “All lanes are blocked. A detour is in operation for the next five hours.”
Dispatchers blame slick and snowy roadways for the accident, according to FOX 19.
The crash happened somewhat near the “cut-in-the-hill,” a site famous for car pileups. The “cut-in-the-hill” is approximately 30 miles from Monday’s crash.
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