First responders at scene of accident at U.S. 31 and 650N

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Columbus police officers and firefighters work the scene of an accident after a high speed chase ended in a crash on National Road in Columbus, Ind., Friday, April 9, 2021. Officers with the Columbus Police Department were pursing an impaired driver when the crashed into another motorist. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

9 a.m. update:

First responders are now opening one lane of southbound U.S. 31 at 650N. Motorists are asked to use caution, first responders are still on scene.

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COLUMBUS, Ind. — Multiple police agencies and ambulances are at the scene of an accident with injuries at U.S. 31 and County Road 650N. The southbound lanes of U.S. 31 are shut down at the intersection and Lifeline helicopter has been called to the scene.

Police are asking motorists to avoid this area if possible. Sheriff Matt Myers said U.S. 31 will be closed at the intersection for an extended time.

For more on this story, see Wednesday’s Republic.

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