NEWPORT, Ky. —

A crash is blocking lanes on Interstate 471 in Newport Thursday morning.

According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the left two lanes are blocked going south at State Route 8. Alternate routes are advised. Advertisement

Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. The extent of injuries is currently unknown.

It is unclear what caused the crash.

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