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Two People Rescued From Semi Hanging Over I-71

I-71 S & Martin Luther King Dr E

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Summary

  • A semi-tractor-trailer partially overturned and is hanging off an overpass on I-71 South in Cincinnati, reportedly trapping two individuals in the cab.
  • Emergency crews are on the scene, and a significant diesel spill has been reported on the highway below.
  • It's unclear whether the driver and possible passenger were freed from the wreck.

Timeline

Two occupants were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Martin Luther King Drive has reopened except for one eastbound lane and the sidewalk. ODOT will repair the damaged overpass and concrete barrier wall.

Police have not stated whether the driver and possible passenger were freed.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 S & Martin Luther King Dr E.

Two occupants were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Martin Luther King Drive has reopened except for one eastbound lane and the sidewalk. ODOT will repair the damaged overpass and concrete barrier wall.

Police have not stated whether the driver and possible passenger were freed.

Safely go LIVE if you're nearby to show the response.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 S & Martin Luther King Dr E.

Two occupants were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Martin Luther King Drive has reopened except for one eastbound lane and the sidewalk. ODOT will repair the damaged overpass and concrete barrier wall.

Police have not stated whether the driver and possible passenger were freed.

Safely go LIVE if you're nearby to show the response.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 S & Martin Luther King Dr E.

Two occupants were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Martin Luther King Drive has reopened except for one eastbound lane and the sidewalk. ODOT will repair the damaged overpass and concrete barrier wall.

Police have not stated whether the driver and possible passenger were freed.

Safely go LIVE if you're nearby to show the response.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 S & Martin Luther King Dr E.

Two occupants were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Martin Luther King Drive has reopened except for one eastbound lane and the sidewalk. ODOT will repair the damaged overpass and concrete barrier wall.

Police have not stated whether the driver and possible passenger were freed.

Safely go LIVE if you're nearby to show the response.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-71 S & Martin Luther King Dr E.

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Radio Clips

Cincinnati PD District 4 · Aug 30, 5:30PM · 0:06
4241. 4241. I have westbound MLK shut down at Gilbert. Copy.
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Cincinnati PD District 4 · Aug 30, 5:27PM · 0:15
4200. 4200? 4200, on the entrapment, had someone started a tow. 33, my partner should be starting a tow right now. I copy. If there's a way in Aries to make it, mark it urgent, make sure you mark it urgent. Copy.
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Cincinnati PD District 4 · Aug 30, 5:18PM · 0:24
Past the beginning of that ramp on 71 South. I have two other units en route. 40, if we can get one to assist 10 on this half ramp to help clear cars out, and then if we have one on King blocking the overpass so nobody's coming west, at the North 71 entrance ramp. 41, I'm going to King. 4253, I can head with 421. Okay.
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Comments30

fouljestAug 30 at 5:28 PM

hey you cant park there

DeandrejamalAug 30 at 10:01 PM

@fouljest definitely a female driver

deadixsideAug 30 at 5:11 PM

hope they’re okay omg

sydwamsAug 30 at 6:50 PM

Fire ast. Chief said brakes failed.

clevelandUser2062404004Aug 30 at 7:36 PM

Oh no...

bongwaterottoAug 30 at 5:30 PM

let’s cool it with the racist remarks

BuckNut614Aug 30 at 5:31 PM

No

fouljestAug 30 at 5:28 PM

hey you cant park there

DeandrejamalAug 30 at 10:01 PM

@fouljest definitely a female driver

deadixsideAug 30 at 5:11 PM

hope they’re okay omg

sydwamsAug 30 at 6:50 PM

Fire ast. Chief said brakes failed.

clevelandUser2062404004Aug 30 at 7:36 PM

Oh no...

bongwaterottoAug 30 at 5:30 PM

let’s cool it with the racist remarks

BuckNut614Aug 30 at 5:31 PM

No

fouljestAug 30 at 5:28 PM

hey you cant park there

DeandrejamalAug 30 at 10:01 PM

@fouljest definitely a female driver

deadixsideAug 30 at 5:11 PM

hope they’re okay omg

sydwamsAug 30 at 6:50 PM

Fire ast. Chief said brakes failed.

clevelandUser2062404004Aug 30 at 7:36 PM

Oh no...

bongwaterottoAug 30 at 5:30 PM

let’s cool it with the racist remarks

BuckNut614Aug 30 at 5:31 PM

No

fouljestAug 30 at 5:28 PM

hey you cant park there

DeandrejamalAug 30 at 10:01 PM

@fouljest definitely a female driver

deadixsideAug 30 at 5:11 PM

hope they’re okay omg

sydwamsAug 30 at 6:50 PM

Fire ast. Chief said brakes failed.

clevelandUser2062404004Aug 30 at 7:36 PM

Oh no...

bongwaterottoAug 30 at 5:30 PM

let’s cool it with the racist remarks

BuckNut614Aug 30 at 5:31 PM

No

fouljestAug 30 at 5:28 PM

hey you cant park there

DeandrejamalAug 30 at 10:01 PM

@fouljest definitely a female driver

deadixsideAug 30 at 5:11 PM

hope they’re okay omg

sydwamsAug 30 at 6:50 PM

Fire ast. Chief said brakes failed.

clevelandUser2062404004Aug 30 at 7:36 PM

Oh no...

bongwaterottoAug 30 at 5:30 PM

let’s cool it with the racist remarks

BuckNut614Aug 30 at 5:31 PM

No

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