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Southbound Interstate 71/75 in Fort Mitchell reopens after semi crash

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Update: Crews reopened the interstate at about 6:30 a.m.

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FORT MITCHELL, Ky. -- A jackknifed semi closed southbound Interstate 71/75 early Monday morning.

The crash happened just after 1 a.m. after the Dixie Highway exit. Drivers should exit at Kyle's Lane to avoid backup.

The semi jackknifed and hit the concrete median, which caused debris to go into the northbound lanes. Crews briefly closed the northbound side of the interstate to clean up debris.

WCPO will update this story.