DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Authorities responded to an accident with injuries on Highway 81 in Daviess County.

A vehicle left the northbound lanes near the Dollar General store and struck a utility pole and gas line, causing a leak.

The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours as crews work to repair multiple utilities.

Traffic is being diverted to Keller Road and Highway 554. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area.

The driver was taken to a hospital with a possible head injury.

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