JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Mahoning County, Ohio -  The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that slowed traffic on Interstate 76 in Mahoning County.

A rescue squad was called out shortly before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday to the two-vehicle crash along the eastbound lanes of the interstate between the Route 534 and Bailey Road interchanges.

One of the vehicles involved was in the middle of the road. 

Traffic backed up until tow trucks could clear the car and SUV from the highway.

At least one person was taken to Mercy Hospital with a minor injury.