Crash closes I-270 in southeast Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A crash is restricting traffic on Columbus' southeast side.
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, all lanes on Interstate 270 southbound are blocked at US Route 33 West, and the left shoulder of I-270 is also blocked. The crash happened at approximately 3:25 p.m.
As of 4 p.m., lanes on southbound I-270 reopened; however, there was still police activity at the scene of the crash, keeping the far right lane approaching the exit ramp to US-33 closed.
ODOT said it expects to close US-33 East lanes at State Route 317/Hamilton Road due to the crash.
Two people were taken to Grant Medical Center for treatment, according to the Columbus fire department. The extent of their injuries is not known.