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Man hurt after being hit by ambulance on I-71 North while trying to flee crash

Police say the man was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-71 South around Morse Road.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man was hurt after being hit by an ambulance Tuesday on I-71 North at Morse Road, according to Columbus police.

Officers received the call about the crash at approximately 5:50 p.m.

Police say the man was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-71 South around Morse Road.

According to police, no one was hurt in the initial crash.

The man initially stayed at the scene, but at some point tried to run away when he was hit by an ambulance on I-71 North.

He was taken to a hospital for treatment and was initially listed in critical condition, but has since been upgraded to stable condition.

Police say the man is charged with OVI.

All lanes of I-71 North in the area of Morse Road were shut down after the man was hit but have since reopened.

Part of I-71 South around Morse Road was also closed, and those lanes are also back open.

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