'Critical incident' causes shelters to close in Louisville

Update November 12th at 4:36 p.m

One person trapped under the rubble of a building collapse was rescued and at least eight people were taken to the hospital, according to the Louisville fire chief.

Crews continue to monitor the air and so far nothing has turned up. An evacuation and shelter-in-place order was issued as a precautionary measure. According to the fire chief, this is an ongoing condition.

Original story:

Louisville Metro Emergency Services announced that a shelter-in-place order was issued due to a “hazardous materials incident” near Payne Street in Louisville.

A post said the order was issued for those within a one-mile radius of the 1900 block of Payne Street.

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will include more information as it becomes available.