UPDATE: Tenth street back open, driver in critical condition after crash

LINCOLN, Neb, (KLKN) – UPDATE: Tenth Street is back open from where the crash took place.  Traffic has resumed its normal patterns.

There is no further update from Lincoln Police at this time.

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UPDATE: According to Lincoln Police, the driver of the vehicle is currently in the hospital in critical condition.

The vehicle was headed northbound on Tenth Street.  Police say the vehicle rolled multiple times, stopping once it hit a tree.

At this time, it is not yet known exactly what caused the crash.  The crash is currently under investigation.

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Tenth Street is closed from Q Street to Salt Creek Roadway downtown after a single-vehicle crash.  The crash happened just past the I-180 on-ramp around 11:40 this morning.

The driver was extricated from the car and taken to the hospital. No word on the driver’s condition.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue is currently investigating the cause.  They’re asking people to avoid the area as traffic is expected to back up downtown.

This is an ongoing investigation, be sure to stick with Channel 8 for updates.