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1 Dead After Crash Involving Semitruck in Downtown Cincinnati
Smoke spread across downtown as crews shut down three major routes and diverted traffic while officials investigated the crash and fire.
- On Sunday evening, a semi-truck crashed into a wall on Interstate 71 in downtown Cincinnati near the Lytle Tunnel at 6:51 p.m., resulting in a fire that killed the driver.
- Cincinnati Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene, where heavy fire engulfed both the vehicle and trailer; Assistant Fire Chief Matt Flagler confirmed the driver was trapped and later died from injuries.
- The crash occurred directly underneath the U.S. Route 50 overpass, causing minor beam damage, and a large amount of diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway during impact.
- Ohio Department of Transportation officials diverted traffic to I-75 North to manage the scene, while police advised drivers to avoid downtown Cincinnati and utilize alternate routes during ongoing cleanup.
- While the fire is extinguished, significant cleanup work remains before roads reopen; state officials are assessing structural damage to the overpass as the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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