US EditionLarge Fire over Northeast Columbus Highway After Tanker Overturns
- On June 22, a fuel tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline ran off the road, overturned, and caught fire on I-270 near State Route 161 in northeast Columbus.
- The tanker was reportedly cut off before leaving the road, leading to the crash, according to multiple 911 callers and dispatchers.
- The crash caused a large fire with massive black plumes of smoke visible for miles, prompting closure of all I-270 lanes and ramps near the site and traffic backups.
- Battalion Chief Jeffrey Geitter of the Columbus Fire Department reported that most of the fuel was consumed by the fire with no active leaks found, advised nearby residents to keep their windows closed, and confirmed that the truck driver remains in stable condition at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
- Emergency agencies such as the Ohio EPA and Public Health are involved in managing the incident, with road closures expected to last several hours while the Ohio Department of Transportation evaluates the condition of a nearby bridge.
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Police: Tanker truck overturns on I-270 in northeast Columbus causing large fire; several lanes closed
Several lanes of Interstate 270 at state Route 161 in northeast Columbus are closed after a tanker truck reportedly ran off the road and overturned, causing a fire
·Columbus, United States
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