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A collision on Joe Prather Highway Wednesday closed the roadway for several hours and resulted in a fatality.

“At approximately 2:18 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a reported collision on the Joe Prather Highway just north of KY 251,” said Hardin County Sheriff John Ward.

Ward said the collision involved a semi tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle.

“I’m sad to report it was a fatal accident,” Ward said. “One person was deceased, and there was also a hazardous chemical spill as a result of the accident. That was due to diesel fuel leaking from the diesel tank of the tractor-trailer.”

Joe Prather Highway was closed for approximately three hours after the collision. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office’s Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Kentucky counties impacted by June flooding have been approved for Federal Public Assistance.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday said the White House approved the state’s request for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for at least 20 counties affected by widespread flooding between June 17 and 30.

According to a release from the Governor’s Office, included in the approval are Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, and Meade counties. The severe weather that led to the flooding saw some areas receive more than 8 inches of rainfall during a short period of time, and the flooding resulted in six deaths.

Public Assistance will reimburse eligible costs related to recovery for state and local governments along with some nonprofit organizations. Beshear also requested Individual Assistance be approved, which would provide aid for individuals and households.

Kentucky residents looking to support survivors of severe weather events and natural disasters can donate to the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund. Visit www.kentucky.gov to find the link to donate and more information on flood resources.