Indiana overpass fire: Dramatic blaze after fuel truck overturns in middle of packed highway
A tanker truck carrying 4,000 gallons of jet fuel overturned on an interstate highway ramp in Indiana, sending flames and thick smoke above an overpass.
According to Indiana State Police, three good Samartans pulled the driver from the wreckage. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to police.
Indiana State Police iwarned the accident will require "a very extended clean-up". Both sides of interstates 70 remain closed.
The Indiana Department of Transportation has warned drivers to stay away from the area after the truck's smouldering, partially melted remains are stuck to the road.
Officials said the truck diver lost control on the curve of the onramp and hit a retaining wall, which overturn the truck, hit the retaining wall and overturned.
The department said the fire caused widespread damage across a nearby overpass.
The driver of the semi was pulled out by a Good Samaritan. He is being transported to the hospital now
This will be a very extended clean-up and will affect rush hour traffic. Seek alternate routes @IFD_NEWS is in scene handling the fire now pic.twitter.com/aSj3QpEFG3— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis)
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