A crash involving two tractor-trailers has shut down Interstate 70 in Madison County near West Jefferson.
The westbound lanes of I-70 are closed near the State Route 142 interchange. The left lane of I-70 east is also closed in the area.
A camera from the Ohio Department of Transportation in the area shows at least two tractor-trailers with damage. First responders are still on the scene as of 3:45 p.m.
Westbound traffic is backed up to the Hilliard-Rome Road exits as of 3:45 p.m., according to data from ODOT.
The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m.
There is no estimated time for when the highway might reopen. There was no immediate word on how many people may have been injured or how seriously.
Reporter Bethany Bruner can be reached at bbruner@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: I-70 west closed in Madison County after tractor-trailer crash
