Franklin County deputy hospitalized after crash in north Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Franklin County Sheriff's deputy has been hospitalized following a crash in north Columbus.

According to the sheriff's office, emergency crews were on the scene of the crash as of 12:30 p.m. It happened in the area of the Oakland Park Avenue and Cleveland Avenue intersection. The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.

Columbus police also responded, and dispatchers told NBC4 that officers shut down some lanes in the area. They are encouraging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Neither the sheriff's office nor Columbus police have provided information regarding the details of the crash, or any other vehicles or people involved.