Section of road near Lexington’s airport shut down after serious wreck
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- Collision on Versailles Road near Man o’ War Boulevard closed inbound lanes and turn lanes.
- Traffic management diverted northbound Man o’ War Boulevard to Parkers Mill Road except airport traffic.
- Police called collision reconstruction unit; closures expected for hours while investigators work.
A serious collision has left a section of road near Lexington’s airport shut down Wednesday afternoon.
The crash happened around 12:59 p.m. on Versailles Road near Man O’ War Boulevard. Lexington Police Department Lt. Jeff Howard said a car and tractor-trailer towing another collided, sending the driver of the car to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured, according to Howard. It’s unknown what caused the collision.
The Lexington Traffic Management Center said all inbound lanes of Versailles Road are blocked off, and traffic is being diverted onto Man o’ War Boulevard.
The left turn lanes from Versailles Road to Man o’ War Boulevard are also closed, according to the center. Northbound Man o’ War Boulevard traffic is being diverted to Parkers Mill Road unless heading to Blue Grass Airport.
The Lexington Police Department said the closures are expected to last for a few hours. The department’s collision reconstruction unit has been called to the scene to investigate, which implies at least one person has suffered serious injuries or died.
“Anyone in the area should SLOW DOWN, use caution, & be prepared to take alternative routes,” police said on social media.
This story was originally published March 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM.
