Accident shuts down 71 highway this morning

A two car accident just south of Archie closed the north bound lanes lanes of 71 highway for about 45 minutes this morning. Reportedly, one of the vehicles caught fire. Occupants of the vehicles were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

An ambulance making a patient transfer was held up in the stopped traffic and had to make a diversion around the scene.

The accident occurred around 4:50 am this morning. More details will be made available soon.