Indiana overpass fire: Dramatic blaze after fuel truck overturns in middle of packed highway
A tanker truck carrying 4,000 gallons of fuel has overturned on an interstate highway ramp in Indiana, sending flames and thick smoke above the road.
According to Indiana State Police, a good Samartan pulled the driver from the wreckage and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Police warned the accident will require "a very extended clean-up". Both sides of interstates 70 and 465 were closed.
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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