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I-65 North Reopened in Barren County Following Wreck

Update at 5:45 pm:

All lanes of I-65 north at mile point 49 in Barren County have been reopened following a Wednesday afternoon wreck involving three tractor trailers and a passenger car.

Update at 1:54 pm:

KSP is estimating that the northbound lanes of I-65 at the 49 MM will be closed until about 5 pm central/6 eastern. The injured have been removed and transported and the processes of removing the vehicles are underway, along with clean-up of another diesel fuel spill. Crews are in the process of establishing a detour at this location at this time.

Original post:

The Kentucky State Police reports there has been an injury collision on Interstate 65 northbound Wednesday afternoon at mile marker 49 northbound involving 3 tractor trailers and a passenger car. 

All northbound lanes are closed at this time and updates will come when available.

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