UPDATE: Southbound I-71 in Henry County reopens

There was a multi-vehicle collision Wednesday night near the 26 mile marker

Update from April 28, 2022:

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) – The southbound lanes of I-71 near the 26 mile marker in Henry County finally reopened Thursday evening after being closed nearly 24-hours earlier because of a multi-vehicle collision, according to Kentucky State Police.

A detour had been in place since the accident.

Original story below from April 27, 2022:

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) – There was a multi-vehicle accident on I-71 near the 26 mile marker on Wednesday night, according to Kentucky State Police.

Investigators say the initial call came in around 9:33 p.m.

The affected stretch of the interstate was expected to closed for an extended period of time, according to KSP.

No other information was immediately available.