ALERT: U.S.68 Blocked by Crash at 5.4mm near Palma in Marshall County

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ALERT: U.S.68 Blocked by Crash at 5.4mm West of Palma in Marshall County

Estimated duration is 3 hours

PADUCAH, Ky. (March 29, 2024)  Marshall County 911 Dispatch reports a crash is blocking U.S. 68 just west of the Palma community.

U.S. 68 is blocked near the 5.4 mile point near Rudy Brooks Lane where power lines are reported down.

Estimated duration is 3 hours or approximately 10 a.m., CDT.

Motorists should avoid the area.  Suggested detour is via KY 1413/Patterson Ferry Road, U.S. 62, and KY 95 or via I-69 and I-24.

Updates as they become available.

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