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TRAFFIC UPDATE | Portion of I-271 north reopens following crash in Oakwood

The highway was shut down between State Route 8 and Broadway Ave.

Traffic is back moving on I-271 north following a crash that closed a portion of the highway for several hours on Friday. 

Police in Oakwood confirmed earlier this evening that I-271 northbound between State Route 8 and Broadway Avenue was closed following a motorcycle crash just north of the Alexander Road bridge.

Exact details on the crash are not known at this time, although a medical helicopter had to be called to the area. Remaining traffic was backed up for at least five miles with a delay of well over an hour and a half. Cars were also at a standstill on Broadway, with drivers unable to use the on ramp.

This is a developing story. Please stay with WKYC for further updates.

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