Semi-truck crashes, falls off interstate in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The driver of a semitruck that caught fire and fell from Interstate 65 in Louisville survived with minor injuries.

Authorities said the driver was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.

WDRB in Louisville reported the accident happened around 10:15 a.m. Cameras showed the truck hanging off I-65 near Jefferson Street in flames. It landed near I-64 and I-71 north.

At a news conference, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the semi-trailer was empty at the time of the crash.

Investigators are checking to see if the accident was captured on any of the cameras in the area.

“Law enforcement officials are conducting investigations into today’s incident, and the Cabinet will review crash reports to evaluate contributing factors. KYTC engineers are on site evaluating the I-65 South bridge over I-64/I-71 for any damage resulting from the crash-related fire. Today’s incident will be taken into consideration as part of an ongoing evaluation of enhancements in the area,” Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) said in a statement.

No word on what caused the crash.

KYTC said engineers inspected I-65 and found no damage to the roadway or Kennedy Bridge.

The I-65 south ramp to Jefferson Street is expected to reopen Friday evening after repairs to the crash cushion.