No injuries in crash on Farmer’s Turnpike, but road closed

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No one was injured but the road was closed after a semitrailer crash north of Lawrence Wednesday afternoon.

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The 1100 block of North 1800 Road was closed in both directions as firefighters work to put out a vehicle fire, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

The crash involved one vehicle, according to DGSO.

The red pin on the map below shows the approximate area of the 1100 block of North 1800 Road, the Farmer’s Turnpike.

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