(LEX 18) — Two people are hurt after a semi-truck caught fire Tuesday morning, according to Anderson County Fire Department.
Officials say the two victims inside the truck were taken to UK Hospital with burns and lacerations.
The Anderson County Fire Department tells us no other cars were involved and the cause is still unknown. Some diesel spilled into the river but there is no concern for residents, according to officials.
We are told the truck was carrying empty Mountain Dew cans and there are now cans scattered on the highway.
The Eastbound bridge on the Bluegrass Parkway/KY 9002 is now open.