More than 60 vehicles were involved in a crash that closed state Route 8 northbound in Hudson just before the intersection with state Route 303 for nearly four hours Tuesday.



Route 8 reopened in both directions around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, the Hudson Police Department said.



Route 8 northbound was closed between Seasons Road and Route 303, and there were some lane restrictions in the same area southbound to allow for emergency vehicle access.



Hudson communications manager Jody Roberts said the crash happened about 3 p.m. Tuesday, and the initial determination is that the incident was weather-related due to icy road surfaces.



About 12 people were taken to area hospitals, Roberts said. None of the injuries appeared life-threatening. Police radio scanner traffic said people with injuries were being transferred over the guardrail to rescue vehicles in the southbound lane.



Anyone who was involved in the crash is asked to come to the Hudson Police Department, 36 S. Oviatt St., after 8 a.m. Wednesday or call the police department at 330-342-1800 on Wednesday to get information about the location of their vehicles and to provide the police department with their information.



Roberts said Hudson called in mutual aid from more than eight surrounding jurisdictions to help with the incident. Dispatchers called for mutual aid from Cuyahoga Falls, Macedonia, Stow and Twinsburg. A reporter on site said it appeared there were three separate crashes on the highway and that visibility was poor.



While crews cleared the scene, northbound traffic was at a standstill and was backed up to Graham Road/Silver Lake. Police were forcing motorists to detour off the highway, with northbound traffic being diverted to Steels Corners Road. Traffic also moved slowly on Route 8 southbound.



Several passenger cars were seen on their sides, and snow could be seen accumulating on Route 8 at the scene of the crash.