Multiple Lanes Blocked Following Fatality Trailer Fire on Highway

The Cincinnati Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is reconstructing the crash. Northbound and southbound I-71, I-75, and portions of I-471 were shut down for hours, causing major backups extending across state lines.

The Ohio Department of Transportation deployed bridge engineers who determined there was no structural damage to nearby overpasses, only smoke impact. All highways have been reopened at this time.

A truck fire with entrapment caused a massive shutdown across multiple interstates, severely impacting traffic between Ohio and Kentucky. Fire crews responded to find the vehicle fully engulfed, with bystanders attempting to rescue the driver before crews arrived. The fire was brought under control after several hours, and the driver was later recovered deceased.

I-71, I-471, I-75 and multiple entrance and exit ramps are shut down while the investigation and cleanup continue.

ODOT is assessing the structural integrity of the bridges and structures above the fire scene.

Scoopster333 reports emergency personnel attempted to rescue the driver of the semi truck, but were unsuccessful until after the fire was extinguished. The Coroner has been called to the scene.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic piling up on the highway as firefighters continue their work beneath it.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy smoke and firefighters under a roadway.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic beginning to back up at an intersection.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 N & Columbia Pkwy.

The Cincinnati Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is reconstructing the crash. Northbound and southbound I-71, I-75, and portions of I-471 were shut down for hours, causing major backups extending across state lines.

The Ohio Department of Transportation deployed bridge engineers who determined there was no structural damage to nearby overpasses, only smoke impact. All highways have been reopened at this time.

A truck fire with entrapment caused a massive shutdown across multiple interstates, severely impacting traffic between Ohio and Kentucky. Fire crews responded to find the vehicle fully engulfed, with bystanders attempting to rescue the driver before crews arrived. The fire was brought under control after several hours, and the driver was later recovered deceased.

I-71, I-471, I-75 and multiple entrance and exit ramps are shut down while the investigation and cleanup continue.

ODOT is assessing the structural integrity of the bridges and structures above the fire scene.

Scoopster333 reports emergency personnel attempted to rescue the driver of the semi truck, but were unsuccessful until after the fire was extinguished. The Coroner has been called to the scene.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic piling up on the highway as firefighters continue their work beneath it.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy smoke and firefighters under a roadway.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic beginning to back up at an intersection.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 N & Columbia Pkwy.

The Cincinnati Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is reconstructing the crash. Northbound and southbound I-71, I-75, and portions of I-471 were shut down for hours, causing major backups extending across state lines.

The Ohio Department of Transportation deployed bridge engineers who determined there was no structural damage to nearby overpasses, only smoke impact. All highways have been reopened at this time.

A truck fire with entrapment caused a massive shutdown across multiple interstates, severely impacting traffic between Ohio and Kentucky. Fire crews responded to find the vehicle fully engulfed, with bystanders attempting to rescue the driver before crews arrived. The fire was brought under control after several hours, and the driver was later recovered deceased.

I-71, I-471, I-75 and multiple entrance and exit ramps are shut down while the investigation and cleanup continue.

ODOT is assessing the structural integrity of the bridges and structures above the fire scene.

Scoopster333 reports emergency personnel attempted to rescue the driver of the semi truck, but were unsuccessful until after the fire was extinguished. The Coroner has been called to the scene.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic piling up on the highway as firefighters continue their work beneath it.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy smoke and firefighters under a roadway.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic beginning to back up at an intersection.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 N & Columbia Pkwy.

The Cincinnati Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is reconstructing the crash. Northbound and southbound I-71, I-75, and portions of I-471 were shut down for hours, causing major backups extending across state lines.

The Ohio Department of Transportation deployed bridge engineers who determined there was no structural damage to nearby overpasses, only smoke impact. All highways have been reopened at this time.

A truck fire with entrapment caused a massive shutdown across multiple interstates, severely impacting traffic between Ohio and Kentucky. Fire crews responded to find the vehicle fully engulfed, with bystanders attempting to rescue the driver before crews arrived. The fire was brought under control after several hours, and the driver was later recovered deceased.

I-71, I-471, I-75 and multiple entrance and exit ramps are shut down while the investigation and cleanup continue.

ODOT is assessing the structural integrity of the bridges and structures above the fire scene.

Scoopster333 reports emergency personnel attempted to rescue the driver of the semi truck, but were unsuccessful until after the fire was extinguished. The Coroner has been called to the scene.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic piling up on the highway as firefighters continue their work beneath it.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy smoke and firefighters under a roadway.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic beginning to back up at an intersection.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 N & Columbia Pkwy.

The Cincinnati Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is reconstructing the crash. Northbound and southbound I-71, I-75, and portions of I-471 were shut down for hours, causing major backups extending across state lines.

The Ohio Department of Transportation deployed bridge engineers who determined there was no structural damage to nearby overpasses, only smoke impact. All highways have been reopened at this time.

A truck fire with entrapment caused a massive shutdown across multiple interstates, severely impacting traffic between Ohio and Kentucky. Fire crews responded to find the vehicle fully engulfed, with bystanders attempting to rescue the driver before crews arrived. The fire was brought under control after several hours, and the driver was later recovered deceased.

I-71, I-471, I-75 and multiple entrance and exit ramps are shut down while the investigation and cleanup continue.

ODOT is assessing the structural integrity of the bridges and structures above the fire scene.

Scoopster333 reports emergency personnel attempted to rescue the driver of the semi truck, but were unsuccessful until after the fire was extinguished. The Coroner has been called to the scene.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic piling up on the highway as firefighters continue their work beneath it.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy smoke and firefighters under a roadway.

A Citizen user's live video shows traffic beginning to back up at an intersection.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 N & Columbia Pkwy.