COLUMBUS, Ohio — A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash on state Route 161 near Sharon Township Monday afternoon, according to a Columbus public safety dispatcher.

First responders were called to Route 161, just south of Interstate 270, around 2:30 p.m. on a report of a motorcycle crash.

The dispatcher told 10TV the motorcyclist hit the guardrail. They were transported to Mount Carmel East in critical condition.

The dispatcher added that traffic is being diverted to I-270 northbound as authorities investigate the crash.

Stay with 10TV for updates on this developing story.

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