2 hospitalized after crash involving semi, van at 71/75 split

WALTON, Ky. (FOX19) - Two people were transported to the hospital Wednesday morning after a crash involving a semi and a van at the 71/75 split.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they expect the portion of 71/75 where the extrication accident happened will be closed for at least a couple more hours.

Only one northbound lane remains closed as they work to remove the semi from the scene.

Both directions were shut down for several hours.

Getting a closer look at this crash. Deputies say the two people involved were taken by ambulance to UC and are in stable condition. You can see part of the van underneath the trailer and smashed up against the barricade. The semi we’re told was carrying auto parts. @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/XrCOD33DWl
— Lauren Minor WXIX (@LaurenMinorWXIX) December 18, 2019

Traffic is still moving slow in the area.

Deputies said the victims were transported to UC Medical Center and are in stable condition.

There is no word on what caused the accident.

Take inbound detour @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/HER4h4Fdo6
— Rebecca Smith (@Fox19Rebecca) December 18, 2019

Southbound detour around that crash at 71/75. @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/g92hTeSDCQ
— Rebecca Smith (@Fox19Rebecca) December 18, 2019

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