A traffic accident on Interstate 77 near state Route 18 has forced officials to close the southbound lanes.
The three-car accident happened around 2 p.m.
The Ohio Highway Patrol, an ambulance and two fire trucks were called to the scene.
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Accident closes Interstate 77 southbound in Summit County
Beacon Journal staff report
Published: February 8, 2013 - 02:38 PM | Updated: February 8, 2013 - 03:24 PM
