CINCINNATI — A tractor-trailer overturned on I-75 southbound early Thursday, killing one driver and shutting down the highway for most of the day.
Police responded to the incident at 5:30 a.m. near the Norwood exit. One driver was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead, according to Cincinnati police.
It’s not known what caused the non-hazardous cargo to overturn. The highway isn’t expected to reopen until late Thursday as crews work to clear the roadway and remove the trailer.
Police said detours are being made at Ronald Regan Highway and the Norwood Lateral.
SB-75 update: This is the aftermath of a crash early this AM near the 562 on-ramp. SB 75 will be closed till sometime this afternoon when the non-hazmat cargo can be unloaded and the tractor trailer removed from the highway. We will keep you updated. Thank you for your patience pic.twitter.com/DYfzlZ8ALi
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) June 3, 2021
The right lane is blocked on I-71 South one mile beyond Pfeiffer Rd (MM: 15.1) due to a crash. Check https://t.co/d4Hx8bS7im for updates. pic.twitter.com/vL9NTfdQpm
— ODOT Cincinnati (@ODOT_Cincinnati) June 3, 2021
