FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A fiery semi crash shut down I-75 southbound near mile marker 120 in Fayette County.
According to officials, the semi hit the concrete carrier at mile marker 118 around 3:30 a.m.
Officials say the crash caused the fuel tanker to catch fire, and around 200 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in an off-road area.
Video Courtesy Dwayn Chambers
Truck fire video
There were no injuries, and crews spent several hours trying to put out the fire.
Traffic is being diverted onto I-64 westbound toward Frankfort, while I-64 westbound remains congested between mile points 69 and 74.
Officials say that cleanup continues, and the road should reopen around noon.
