Two people died Sunday evening after a multi-vehicle crash closed U.S. 60 at Hanley Lane in Franklin County, with officials saying the identities of those killed were not yet known. The crash shut down a well-traveled stretch of the highway for hours as emergency crews worked the scene.
Franklin County Coroner William Harrod confirmed the deaths, according to WKYT, which reported that he pronounced the two victims dead at 7:46 p.m. The station noted that their identities remain unknown at this time.
The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 60, also known as Versailles Road, and Hanley Lane. The same report indicated the road would be closed for three to four hours as crews cleared the scene and continued their work.
Road Closure Disrupts Evening Travel
The closure came as a surprise to drivers along the corridor Sunday evening. The Facebook page for Ready Frankfort posted around 7:45 p.m. that Versailles Road at Hanley Lane was closed due to what it described as a multi-vehicle injury collision, urging drivers to seek alternate routes.
Beyond the confirmed deaths and the expected closure window, few other details have been released. The cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved and any additional injuries have not been disclosed. This remains a developing story, and further details may emerge as the investigation continues.
