COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person has been hospitalized and traffic on Interstate 70 is at a standstill after two semi-trucks collided on the eastbound lanes in west Columbus near Hilliard.
Current traffic conditions in central Ohio
According to Columbus Fire Chief Jeffrey Geitter, two tractor trailers collided on I-70 East, near Hilliard Rome Road. Traffic is currently backed up several miles, beyond State Route 142 near West Jefferson, while cleanup crews address the crash site.
Interstate 70 East closed after two trucks collided, Aug. 19, 2025. (Courtesy/Ohio Department of Transportation)Interstate 70 East closed after two trucks collided, Aug. 19, 2025. (Courtesy/Ohio Department of Transportation)Geitter said one of the trucks was carrying batteries, and fluid from the crash as well as diesel fuel that has leaked onto the highway.
Traffic on the interstate is at gridlock status with cars backed up for over six miles. Additionally, a crash just west of SR-142 is causing additional eastbound delays.
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