PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — At least one person was killed Saturday night after a serious crash along route 23.

The scene caused both directions of route 23 to close. GUARDIAN PHOTO | STEVE NEWMAN

Both directions of route 23 were shut down near Radcliffe Road in Pickaway County at around 11:30 p.m. after law enforcement said a crossover SUV and pickup truck in what was believed to be a wrong-way crash. At least one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was flown by medical helicopter. Others were transported to the local hospital by ambulance.

The highway was shut down in both directions as crews worked the scene. The names of those involved and the events leading up to the crash were not immediately released.

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