Several people were shot along I-75 south of Lexington, Kentucky, authorities say

London, Kentucky. — Several people were shot Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, authorities said.

The Laurel County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that it was an “active shooting” and that “numerous people” were shot near the highway, adding that the highway was closed 9 miles north of London.

A “strong police and fire presence” is on site and is “working diligently to resolve the situation,” the Mount Vernon Fire Department said in a statement. It advised motorists to avoid I-75 and US 25.

“I am receiving initial reports from the Kentucky State Police and our Homeland Security Office – together we are actively monitoring the situation and offering support in any way possible,” Governor Andy Beshear said in a post on the social platform X. “Please pray for everyone involved.”

“We will provide further details as they become available,” Beshear said.