November 20, 2024

Logs spread across I-75 after semi truck overturns

Steve Smith

Logs spread across I-75 after semi truck overturns

Overnight on November 17, a semi truck crashed on I-75 near Sadieville, Kentucky, disrupting traffic for several hours.

The details: Around 10 p.m., the truck, transporting logs southbound, collided with an object on the road. This led to a loss of control and the truck overturned, sending logs spilling across the highway's northbound lane.

The incident caused the semi to catch fire, though thankfully, the driver did not suffer serious injuries. Reported Fox56 News, emergency crews worked swiftly to manage the situation.

Impact on traffic: I-75 was closed until 5 a.m. on Monday as crews cleared the debris and ensured the road was safe for travel.

An investigation is ongoing to determine what led to the object's presence on the highway.

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