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Car swept off Ohio interstate during powerful storm
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Boggs , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Nearby John Glenn Columbus International Airport reported a significant wind gust of 82 mph around the time of the incident.
A severe storm in central Ohio caused a car to be swept off Interstate 71 near downtown Columbus. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when a strong gust of wind blew the car across multiple lanes and into the center median. The storm was part of a larger system that brought wind damage to the region.
Nearby John Glenn Columbus International Airport reported a significant wind gust of 82 mph around the time of the incident. Further details about the incident, including any potential injuries, are not available at this time. The cause of the incident, whether a tornado or straight-line winds, is also unclear.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KXXV (ABC 25) News.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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