COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Several east-side ramps accessing Interstate 270 are closed after two fatal crashes Friday morning.
The first crash occurred at about 3:15 a.m. on Interstate 270 near Main Street.
According to initial reports, a woman was hit by a semi along I-270. She was pronounced dead after the crash.
Just south of the first crash, a second fatal crash occurred at about 3:45 a.m.
Several ramps were closed during the investigation and cleanup, including I-70 east to I-270 north, I-70 west to I-270 north, I-270 north to I-70 west and I-270 north to East Main Street.
Officials opened the ramp from I-70 west to I-270 north, as well as the I-270 north ramp to E. Main Street shortly after 6 a.m.
Shortly before 7:30 a.m., the remaining ramp closures were removed and all traffic was permitted.
I-270 northbound lanes were closed, but reopened before 5:30 a.m.
No further details were immediately available about the crashes.
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