Deadly crash closes stretch of US 127 in Russell County

UPDATE:  11:23 p.m. 2/22/18  US 127 reopened at Decatur Road in Russell County.

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (WTVQ) – A stretch of US 127 in Russell County was closed Thursday night following a deadly crash, according to the state.

Investigators say it happened shortly after 7:00 p.m. five miles north of Russell Springs near the intersection of Decatur Road.

Officials say the road was expected to be closed in both directions at the accident scene for an estimated three hours.