LOOK: Massive fire shuts down Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati

@McGingerlyBeard

If you’ve ever driven into Cincinnati, odds are it’s been via the Brent Spence Bridge, which carries I-71 and I-75 across the Ohio River. Around 2:45 a.m. last night, two semi trucks collided in the northbound lanes (lower deck), sparking a massive fire, the damage from which has shut down the bridge indefinitely. According to the Covington fire department, one of the trucks was carrying 110 lbs. of potassium hydroxide and a large amount of diesel fuel, causing the fire to burn for hours. Thankfully, neither of the drivers were injured.

VIDEO: More video coming in of the massive semitruck fire that has shut down the Brent Spence Bridge. The explosion apparently happened after two semitrucks crashed, Covington city officials said.

The latest: https://t.co/FKyLoTXsMI pic.twitter.com/52dThRY8zJ

— WLWT (@WLWT) November 11, 2020

BREAKING: Massive semi fire has the Brent Spence Bridge closed in both directions. Heavy black smoke is pouring over the Kentucky side. Expect multiple closures on 71/75. @WCPO pic.twitter.com/KpUNC1CSCd

— Adam Schrand (@AdamSchrand) November 11, 2020

Here’s footage of the damage this morning:

#TrafficAlert I 75 is shut down at the Brent Spence Bridge due to a fire on the northbound side. Doesn’t look like it will be open for a long time @Local12 #skyview12 pic.twitter.com/8dbqJvSSXL

— TR Gormley (@McGingeryBeard) November 11, 2020

Officials expect the bridge to be closed until at least tomorrow. If you’re traveling in the area, here are detours:

DETOURS 71 / 75 NB:
— Take 71 / 75 to 275 EB, continue to 471 and travel NB on 471 to take the Big Mac Bridge into Cincinnati
— Take 71 / 75 NB and exit to Dixie Hwy / US-25, continue NB (turns into US-42) and take the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge over the river@WLWT #WLWT

— Alanna Martella (@AlannaMartella) November 11, 2020

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