Columbus, OH – Injuries & Entrapment Result from Crash on I-70 near Hamilton Rd

Columbus, OH (August 24, 2025) – Emergency crews responded Thursday evening, August 21, to a vehicle crash with reported entrapment at the intersection of South Hamilton Road and Interstate 70 in Columbus. The incident was logged at approximately 6:12 p.m., prompting a full-scale response including Medic 823, Engine 23, Rescue 4, and other units from the Columbus Division of Fire.

Dispatch reports indicated that at least one person may have been trapped inside a vehicle, leading to a working extrication operation. The collision affected portions of the intersection and may have involved multiple vehicles, though details on the total number of people involved or the extent of their injuries have not yet been confirmed.

South Hamilton Road near I-70 is a busy corridor linking residential neighborhoods to the interstate. Evening traffic during the crash likely added to congestion and posed challenges for emergency responders.

Firefighters and medics operated under battalion command and standard fireground protocols, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. Detours or road closures were likely put in place to provide responders with safe access to the scene and any trapped occupants.

Our thoughts go out to those injured in this crash, and we hope for their full and speedy recovery.

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