Ohio Turnpike closed in Portage County after severe storm

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PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — State officials reported that the Ohio Turnpike at milepost 202 eastbound in the Portage County Village of Windham was blocked in all three lanes due to a traffic incident earlier this evening.

Around 10 p.m. Wednesday, officials said traffic was moving again after one of the lanes opened.

The Ohio Turnpike posted this update to its social media page, around 10 p.m.:

“Eastbound traffic on the Ohio Turnpike at milepost 202 in Windham (Portage County) is currently experiencing delays due to a traffic incident. Crews have restored some traffic through the area and continue to work to get all lanes open. Eastbound travelers can expect delays and should consider taking an alternate route.”

Courtesy: Brian Hites

A spokesperson for the Ohio Turnpike told Fox 8 News that a semi overturned and that one person received non-life-threatening injuries.

Severe storms and a possible tornado caused extensive damage in that general vicinity around the time of the accidents.