Louisville, KY : 6 injured, 4 critically, in Preston crashes on Thursday, December 8th, 2016

Six people were injured, four critically, during in a string of car accidents Thursday morning on Preston Highway.

Officers from Louisville Metro Police's Seventh Division responded to Preston Highway near Laclede Lane just before 6 a.m. and found three separate vehicle accidents, said police spokesman Dwight Mitchell.

Six people were taken to the hospital for their injuries. Four patients were listed in critical condition, while another two were listed as non-critical, he said.

Fern Valley Road was closed in both directions while investigators cleared the scene. Both lanes reopened by 8:15 a.m. Louisville Metro Police warned the public on social media to expect heavy delays.

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6 injured, 4 critically, in Preston crashes