TIMELINE: History of Semitrucks Falling Off Overpasses, Bridges in Louisville

Semi-truck catches fire after crashing off I-65 in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - A semitruck caught fire and then fell off an I-65 overpass near downtown Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. A CBS affiliate in Louisville reported the driver miraculously survived after jumping from the cab, and only has minor injuries. In traffic video, the semi could be seen dangling off the side of I-65 south with the trailer straight up in the air. It later fell off onto the road below into a large flame. The …

Drivers express concerns about safety after fiery semi crash off I-65 near downtown Louisville

A dramatic scene unfolded on Friday when a semitruck, engulfed in flames, dangled off the I-65 overpass near downtown Louisville.

Fiery semi crash on I-65 in Louisville reignites safety concerns for accident hotspot

The twists and turns of three interstates that converge in downtown Louisville near the Kennedy Bridge have a history of bad crashes.