Overview
- The blaze broke out shortly before 2:30 p.m. and was reported under control by 5:30 p.m., but the overpass remains closed pending structural review.
- Mutual-aid crews from Cincinnati, Liberty Township and Fairfield joined West Chester firefighters in the response.
- The driver escaped without injury and authorities reported no other injuries.
- All ramps at the interchange are closed, with traffic diverted to Cincinnati-Dayton Road and Liberty Way, according to ODOT.
- Hazmat teams applied foam and are monitoring for diesel leaks, runoff contamination and air-quality issues as the cause remains under investigation.