Car vs. semi-truck crash shuts down parts of highway

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A car versus semi-truck crash Wednesday morning shut down all lanes of Highway 63.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash happened around 6:40 a.m. March 15, just southwest of Ravenden in Lawrence County

Sheriff Tony Waldrupe said deputies and officers were directing traffic around the scene but said it was “very difficult” due to a bridge under construction.

A medical helicopter responded to the scene, but investigators did not say how many people were hurt or reveal the severity of the injuries.

Nearly two hours after the crash, at 8:26 a.m., ArDOT reported the scene was clear and traffic was moving again.

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