Interstate 80 crash report: Medical helicopter called to scene of multi-vehicle crash east of Ottawa

A multiple vehicle crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 80 westbound about a mile east of the Route 71 exit for Ottawa.

A medical helicopter was called to the scene and landed in a field at the intersection of Route 71 and Interstate 80.

A semi tractor-trailer was involved in the crash, and was at rest and damaged in the median.

Traffic was backed up beyond the Marseilles exit on Interstate 80 westbound and the interstate’s westbound lanes eventually closed at the exit.

The crash’s cause and information on those involved was not released as of Wednesday evening.