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NB 71 in Gallatin Co. back open after crash

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Traffic is flowing once again on northbound I-71 in Gallatin County after an accident.

Officials say the northbound lanes on 71 between mile markers 54 and 56 are back open following a crash involving a semi-trailer.

At one point, all northbound lanes were blocked.

No word yet on the cause of the crash or any injuries involved.

We'll continue with updates as more information becomes available.

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