Officials closed down the southbound Interstate 75 route following a “major” bridge collapse of an overpass.
Cincinnati.com reported that the bridge collapse was reported at around 10:30 p.m. ET.
At least one tractor trailer was damaged. At least one person was killed and another was injured.
Police told WCPO-TV that the bridge collapse was related to the construction of a roadway. It was located near Hopple Street, the station reported
Per the station:
Emergency crews said southbound I-75 in the area will be “closed indefinitely” during the cleanup and investigation. EB I-74 at Beekman Street is also shut down due to the collapse.
Cincinnati police said the collapse was related to construction on the roadway. There is no word on an official cause.
Cincinnati, Ohio: RT @Local12: UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 injured in overpass collapse on I-75. http://t.co/Jh9gLIc84S pic.twitter.com/QFgjqYtF5i
— Austin Hunt (@AustinHunt) January 20, 2015
Scene of a bridge collapse on I-75 in Cincinnati RT @HankMolski: Additional looks at the scene. pic.twitter.com/wMqOy19zA2
— Craig Newman (@craignewman) January 20, 2015
Cincinnati –> RT @GreggYeary: major overpass collapse I-75 at Hopple St. pic.twitter.com/SJsPLYd0ND
— Austin Hunt (@AustinHunt) January 20, 2015
JUST IN: One dead, one hurt after Interstate 75 overpass collapse in Camp Washington, Cincinnati. – @WCPO pic.twitter.com/d3is7EhwnQ
— G.Alexander(BRKNEWS) (@MajorNews911) January 20, 2015
