HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Henderson Police Department (HPD) posted as of 10:50 a.m. a vehicle accident occurred on I-69 southbound involving a semi near the Audubon Parkway exit.
Police say the exit was going onto I-69 southbound from the the Audubon Parkway will be shut down and traffic will be diverted to I-69 northbound.
HPD says the road closure is expected to be until about 9:30 p.m. Police ask for people to please avoid the area while first responders and others work to get the roadway opened back up.
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Officials with the Henderson Fire Department are warning motorists to avoid the Audubon Parkway Ramp due to an accident.
According to the department, a tractor-trailer flipped over the guardrail and early reports are the driver is entrapped with serious injuries.
Henderson Dispatch said it is the ramp leading to Highway 41, and the call first came in at 10:39 a.m. An AirEvac helicopter was reportedly called.
HFD also said extrication is complete, and Parkway traffic from Owensboro will be redirected through Zion.
Eyewitness News will have more information as it becomes available.
