Fiery Semi-Truck Crash Closes Interstate 70 in Columbus
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 30, 2023
No fatalities were reported.
A semi-truck crash caused a massive fireball that closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Columbus, Ohio early Monday morning. The incident occurred at around 1:20 a.m. on Memorial Day and was captured by a highway camera.
According to reports, the truck caught fire before exploding into flames. The video footage shows a huge fireball engulfing the area as debris scatters across the road.
The cause of the accident is still unknown, but authorities have confirmed that no one was injured in the incident. Emergency services were quick to respond to the scene and managed to contain the blaze within hours.
The eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed for several hours following the crash but have since reopened. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through this area as there may be residual traffic delays.
This is not an isolated incident on this stretch of highway; accidents involving trucks are common due to heavy traffic volumes and high speeds. Authorities urge drivers
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Tags: Illinois, Ohio, Chicago, Semi Truck Crash, I70, Traffic Update, Columbus, Memorial Day, Fiery Crash
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- semi-truck
- State:
- Ohio
- City:
- Columbus
- Location:
- Interstate 70 near Columbus, Ohio
- Date of Incident:
- 2021-05-31
- Time of Incident:
- 1:20 a.m.
Interstate 70 near Columbus, Ohio
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