The overpass along I-75 remains shut down after a tanker truck carrying diesel fuel overturned and caught fire, sending massive plumes of smoke and flames into the air. The fire shut down the Union Centre overpass and all exits and off ramps at Union Centre Boulevard in West Chester.The driver of the tanker truck was able to make it out, escaping as the cab caught on fire. All lanes on I-75 have since reopened, but Union Centre Boulevard, between Muhlhauser and Cincinnati-Dayton Road, remains closed and will likely be closed through rush hour at least. Officials say the fire is contained, but environmental cleanup, and inspections will take place next.Ohio transportation officials have been called to inspect the bridge and officials with the Environmental Protection Agency are also responding to assist with any testing involving the fuel leak.There is no concern over drinking water, officials say.Clean up could take hours or days, authorities said. Officials ask motorists to not approach the area. This is a developing story and will be updated when we learn more.
WEST CHESTER, Ohio —
The overpass along I-75 remains shut down after a tanker truck carrying diesel fuel overturned and caught fire, sending massive plumes of smoke and flames into the air.
The fire shut down the Union Centre overpass and all exits and off ramps at Union Centre Boulevard in West Chester.
The driver of the tanker truck was able to make it out, escaping as the cab caught on fire.
All lanes on I-75 have since reopened, but Union Centre Boulevard, between Muhlhauser and Cincinnati-Dayton Road, remains closed and will likely be closed through rush hour at least.
Officials say the fire is contained, but environmental cleanup, and inspections will take place next.
Ohio transportation officials have been called to inspect the bridge and officials with the Environmental Protection Agency are also responding to assist with any testing involving the fuel leak.
There is no concern over drinking water, officials say.
Clean up could take hours or days, authorities said.
Officials ask motorists to not approach the area.
This is a developing story and will be updated when we learn more.