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A vehicle collision on I-70 westbound at South 18th Street in Columbus temporarily blocked both lanes, leading to a closure at the junction with I-71. Emergency responders managed to reopen one lane to traffic after approximately 45 minutes.

Vehicle Collision With Injuries, Traffic Lanes Temporarily Blocked

162. 162. We can open up the number 2 lane and get traffic started. Copy. 165, all direct traffic, let me move my cruiser.

Police report that one lane on I-70 westbound is reopening to allow traffic to resume.

 Yeah, 70 westbound is going to be shut down right at 71 for a little while

X12. Go ahead. Yeah, 70 westbound is going to be shut down right at 71 for a little while until we get the tow trucks. We can't push the cars off. I copy, sir.

I-70 westbound is closed at the junction with 71 until tow trucks arrive, according to the police.

165, can I start you for that 5, please? It's 70 westbound and 18th. We're closer to Parsons.

165, can I start you for that 5, please? It's 70 westbound and 18th. We're closer to Parsons. 165, copy.

Hey, 164, hold that last lane really quick.

 We're going to have a freeway shut for just one moment.

 I copy. Do you guys need more cars for 54?

 That's 12, I'm clear. You can add me to that 5 on the freeway.

Hey, 164, hold that last lane really quick. 165, hold that. 110, I was just... We're going to have a freeway shut for just one moment. Both lanes are currently being blocked. I copy. Do you guys need more cars for 54? 54, show me out with 110, please. Copy, thank you. That's 12, I'm clear. You can add me to that 5 on the freeway. Copy. 110, can you run...

Both lanes on I-70 westbound are temporarily blocked due to the collision.

Respond on 9 extrication. Medic 815, engine 15, I-70 westbound at South 18th Street, vehicle accident. Medic 815, engine 15, I-70 westbound at South 18th Street, vehicle accident. Respond on 9 extrication.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle collision with injuries on I-70 westbound at South 18th Street.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-70 W & S 18th St.

Vehicle Collision With Injuries, Traffic Lanes Temporarily Blocked

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