Overturned Semi Causes Lengthy Closure of I-74 near Harrison

No injuries were reported.

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(Harrison, Oh.) – An early morning crash caused a lengthy closure of Interstate 74. 

According to the Harrison Fire Department, a non-hazardous spill from an overturned tractor trailer caused the westbound side of the interstate to close around 2:30 a.m. between New Haven Road and the Indiana state line.

No injuries were reported.

Interstate 74 reopened this afternoon after nearly eight hours of cleanup. 

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