I-471 Including Bridge Reopens After Tanker Fire
I-471 N & Memorial Pkwy
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Summary
- A gasoline tanker exploded on the southbound I-471 bridge in Cincinnati, prompting a closure expected to last up to 12 hours.
- Firefighters and police are on the scene, diverting traffic and closing entrance ramps to manage the situation.
Timeline
Traffic has resumed on Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway bridge. Officials say the roadway is reopened with temporary repairs, though additional resurfacing and barrier work are planned in the coming months. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Two kids with minor injuries, ages six and twelve, were taken to a children's hospital. For minor injuries, an adult female passenger in the vehicle was also transported to the hospital. After receiving medical attention on the spot, the tanker's 47-year-old driver was freed. There were no reports of any additional injuries, per local news reports.
Traffic was closed on I-471 for nearly 20 hours as crews worked to quickly clean and repave the highway. All lanes eventually reopened as normal on Saturday evening, per local news reports.
Crews spent several hours cleaning up damage from an earlier crash and fire, with paving and restriping now underway. Go LIVE if you are nearby to share updates.
Transportation officials say Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway overpass are expected to reopen by the end of the day following emergency repairs.
First responders and transportation officials are continuing to manage the scene.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
Multiple roads and ramps connected to I-471 remain closed while crews wait for a daylight inspection of the overpass.
Drivers should avoid the area and expect significant traffic delays due to a vehicle fire on the bridge overnight.
Cambell County's Office of Emergency Management has released a statement in regard to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-471 N & Memorial Pkwy.
Authorities have shut down I-471 between Memorial Parkway and Alexandria Pike, local news reported.
Per local news, the tanker exploded on I-471 near Newport, Kentucky.
Firefighters report the gasoline tanker is fully engulfed, with flames on both sides of the interstate.
Firefighters confirm the vehicle on fire is a gasoline tanker. Traffic is being diverted from the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 471 N & Fort Washington Way W.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Columbia Pkwy & I-471 S.
Traffic has resumed on Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway bridge. Officials say the roadway is reopened with temporary repairs, though additional resurfacing and barrier work are planned in the coming months. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Two kids with minor injuries, ages six and twelve, were taken to a children's hospital. For minor injuries, an adult female passenger in the vehicle was also transported to the hospital. After receiving medical attention on the spot, the tanker's 47-year-old driver was freed. There were no reports of any additional injuries, per local news reports.
Traffic was closed on I-471 for nearly 20 hours as crews worked to quickly clean and repave the highway. All lanes eventually reopened as normal on Saturday evening, per local news reports.
Crews spent several hours cleaning up damage from an earlier crash and fire, with paving and restriping now underway. Go LIVE if you are nearby to share updates.
Transportation officials say Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway overpass are expected to reopen by the end of the day following emergency repairs.
First responders and transportation officials are continuing to manage the scene.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
Multiple roads and ramps connected to I-471 remain closed while crews wait for a daylight inspection of the overpass.
Drivers should avoid the area and expect significant traffic delays due to a vehicle fire on the bridge overnight.
Cambell County's Office of Emergency Management has released a statement in regard to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-471 N & Memorial Pkwy.
Authorities have shut down I-471 between Memorial Parkway and Alexandria Pike, local news reported.
Per local news, the tanker exploded on I-471 near Newport, Kentucky.
Firefighters report the gasoline tanker is fully engulfed, with flames on both sides of the interstate.
Firefighters confirm the vehicle on fire is a gasoline tanker. Traffic is being diverted from the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 471 N & Fort Washington Way W.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Columbia Pkwy & I-471 S.
Traffic has resumed on Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway bridge. Officials say the roadway is reopened with temporary repairs, though additional resurfacing and barrier work are planned in the coming months. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Two kids with minor injuries, ages six and twelve, were taken to a children's hospital. For minor injuries, an adult female passenger in the vehicle was also transported to the hospital. After receiving medical attention on the spot, the tanker's 47-year-old driver was freed. There were no reports of any additional injuries, per local news reports.
Traffic was closed on I-471 for nearly 20 hours as crews worked to quickly clean and repave the highway. All lanes eventually reopened as normal on Saturday evening, per local news reports.
Crews spent several hours cleaning up damage from an earlier crash and fire, with paving and restriping now underway. Go LIVE if you are nearby to share updates.
Transportation officials say Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway overpass are expected to reopen by the end of the day following emergency repairs.
First responders and transportation officials are continuing to manage the scene.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
Multiple roads and ramps connected to I-471 remain closed while crews wait for a daylight inspection of the overpass.
Drivers should avoid the area and expect significant traffic delays due to a vehicle fire on the bridge overnight.
Cambell County's Office of Emergency Management has released a statement in regard to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-471 N & Memorial Pkwy.
Authorities have shut down I-471 between Memorial Parkway and Alexandria Pike, local news reported.
Per local news, the tanker exploded on I-471 near Newport, Kentucky.
Firefighters report the gasoline tanker is fully engulfed, with flames on both sides of the interstate.
Firefighters confirm the vehicle on fire is a gasoline tanker. Traffic is being diverted from the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 471 N & Fort Washington Way W.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Columbia Pkwy & I-471 S.
Traffic has resumed on Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway bridge. Officials say the roadway is reopened with temporary repairs, though additional resurfacing and barrier work are planned in the coming months. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Two kids with minor injuries, ages six and twelve, were taken to a children's hospital. For minor injuries, an adult female passenger in the vehicle was also transported to the hospital. After receiving medical attention on the spot, the tanker's 47-year-old driver was freed. There were no reports of any additional injuries, per local news reports.
Traffic was closed on I-471 for nearly 20 hours as crews worked to quickly clean and repave the highway. All lanes eventually reopened as normal on Saturday evening, per local news reports.
Crews spent several hours cleaning up damage from an earlier crash and fire, with paving and restriping now underway. Go LIVE if you are nearby to share updates.
Transportation officials say Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway overpass are expected to reopen by the end of the day following emergency repairs.
First responders and transportation officials are continuing to manage the scene.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
Multiple roads and ramps connected to I-471 remain closed while crews wait for a daylight inspection of the overpass.
Drivers should avoid the area and expect significant traffic delays due to a vehicle fire on the bridge overnight.
Cambell County's Office of Emergency Management has released a statement in regard to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-471 N & Memorial Pkwy.
Authorities have shut down I-471 between Memorial Parkway and Alexandria Pike, local news reported.
Per local news, the tanker exploded on I-471 near Newport, Kentucky.
Firefighters report the gasoline tanker is fully engulfed, with flames on both sides of the interstate.
Firefighters confirm the vehicle on fire is a gasoline tanker. Traffic is being diverted from the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 471 N & Fort Washington Way W.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Columbia Pkwy & I-471 S.
Traffic has resumed on Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway bridge. Officials say the roadway is reopened with temporary repairs, though additional resurfacing and barrier work are planned in the coming months. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Two kids with minor injuries, ages six and twelve, were taken to a children's hospital. For minor injuries, an adult female passenger in the vehicle was also transported to the hospital. After receiving medical attention on the spot, the tanker's 47-year-old driver was freed. There were no reports of any additional injuries, per local news reports.
Traffic was closed on I-471 for nearly 20 hours as crews worked to quickly clean and repave the highway. All lanes eventually reopened as normal on Saturday evening, per local news reports.
Crews spent several hours cleaning up damage from an earlier crash and fire, with paving and restriping now underway. Go LIVE if you are nearby to share updates.
Transportation officials say Interstate 471 and the Memorial Parkway overpass are expected to reopen by the end of the day following emergency repairs.
First responders and transportation officials are continuing to manage the scene.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
Multiple roads and ramps connected to I-471 remain closed while crews wait for a daylight inspection of the overpass.
Drivers should avoid the area and expect significant traffic delays due to a vehicle fire on the bridge overnight.
Cambell County's Office of Emergency Management has released a statement in regard to this incident.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-471 N & Memorial Pkwy.
Authorities have shut down I-471 between Memorial Parkway and Alexandria Pike, local news reported.
Per local news, the tanker exploded on I-471 near Newport, Kentucky.
Firefighters report the gasoline tanker is fully engulfed, with flames on both sides of the interstate.
Firefighters confirm the vehicle on fire is a gasoline tanker. Traffic is being diverted from the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 471 N & Fort Washington Way W.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Columbia Pkwy & I-471 S.
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Twitter says it was two cars street racing, and one hit the tanker
@Scoopster333 Can you pan up the hill towards Exit 4. The Tanker Truck crashed right at the 1120 Memorial Pkwy bridge at Exit 4. I heard the Fuel was running through the highway drain pipes, which is the smoke you are filming.
Additional video uploaded be sure to swipe left and right like and share to your social media.
It’s Friday the 13th…
Who drives thru police flares???
Twitter says it was two cars street racing, and one hit the tanker
@Scoopster333 Can you pan up the hill towards Exit 4. The Tanker Truck crashed right at the 1120 Memorial Pkwy bridge at Exit 4. I heard the Fuel was running through the highway drain pipes, which is the smoke you are filming.
Additional video uploaded be sure to swipe left and right like and share to your social media.
It’s Friday the 13th…
Who drives thru police flares???
Twitter says it was two cars street racing, and one hit the tanker
@Scoopster333 Can you pan up the hill towards Exit 4. The Tanker Truck crashed right at the 1120 Memorial Pkwy bridge at Exit 4. I heard the Fuel was running through the highway drain pipes, which is the smoke you are filming.
Additional video uploaded be sure to swipe left and right like and share to your social media.
It’s Friday the 13th…
Who drives thru police flares???
Twitter says it was two cars street racing, and one hit the tanker
@Scoopster333 Can you pan up the hill towards Exit 4. The Tanker Truck crashed right at the 1120 Memorial Pkwy bridge at Exit 4. I heard the Fuel was running through the highway drain pipes, which is the smoke you are filming.
Additional video uploaded be sure to swipe left and right like and share to your social media.
It’s Friday the 13th…
Who drives thru police flares???
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Twitter says it was two cars street racing, and one hit the tanker
@Scoopster333 Can you pan up the hill towards Exit 4. The Tanker Truck crashed right at the 1120 Memorial Pkwy bridge at Exit 4. I heard the Fuel was running through the highway drain pipes, which is the smoke you are filming.
Additional video uploaded be sure to swipe left and right like and share to your social media.
It’s Friday the 13th…
Who drives thru police flares???