Kentucky State Police report body found in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says troopers are working to identify a body found in Laurel County.

According to a Facebook post by trooper Scottie Pennington, the body was found in the area of exit 49 in Laurel County.

Detectives are working to identify the remains at this time.

This is a developing story. News 40 will provide further details as they are released.