No one was injured from a crash on southbound I-75 involving a semi-truck and Cadillac Escalade.

Around 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening, Dayton Fire crews were dispatched to the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 on the report of a crash.

When crews arrived on scene, they were able to attend to the occupants who were not injured. The two vehicles were pulled off to the side of the freeway and were only considered a distraction to the south bound traffic lanes.

The crash is under investigation. No word was given on any citations being issued to either driver.

Tampa police have shut down a portion of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near Interstate 75 while they investigate the crash of a semitrailer truck.

Police reported the overturned semitrailer truck at Donna Michelle Drive on Bruce B. Downs shortly before 12 a.m. Sunday. A news release said emergency crews were working to extract a motorist from the wreck.

Police said the crash would require closing southbound Bruce B. Downs as they investigate the cause. Northbound lanes are still open and the wreck is not affecting traffic on I-75, police said.

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Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 5:21 am

Crash closes stretch of I-75 in suburban Detroit

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Authorities say a stretch of northbound Interstate 75 in suburban Detroit is closed

Northbound I-75 at 14 Mile Road in Troy has reopened after a semi-truck loaded with toilet paper and paper towels caught fire early today, closing the road for hours.

Troy Police Capt. Robert Redmond said the road reopened at 9 a.m. No one was injured and the driver escaped unharmed after he noticed a fire in the trailer and pulled over at 1:30 a.m. today.

TROY, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a stretch of northbound Interstate 75 in suburban Detroit is closed because of a semi-truck crash and fire.

Detroit-area broadcasters report the crash happened early Friday in Troy and forced authorities to detour traffic around the area.

There was no immediate word of injuries.

The freeway remained closed several hours after the crash on Friday morning as authorities were at the scene. The crash is under investigation.

SIX. IT COULD FORCE A GAME SEVEN. SO GO RED WINGS! ? BUT FIRST, THE BIG STORY OF THE MORNING IS A HUGE MESS ALONG I-75 THAT USED TO BE A SEMI TRUCK BUT COMPLETELY BURNED OUT AND FIREFIGHTERS ARE SCRAMBLING TO GET THAT WHOLE AREA CLEANED UP. Guy: IT WAS LOADED WITH FUEL. IN THIS CASE, HUGE MOUNDS OF PAPER. THIS IS ALL ON I-75 IN TROY, A MAJOR ARTERY IN OAKLAND COUNTY. HE’S BEEN WATCHING THIS UNFOLD, REKINDLE. THEY KNOCK IT DOWN AND IT COMES BACK. Shawn: AND THEY’RE MAKING PROGRESS, GUY. WE’LL ZOOM IN AND GIVE YOU A LIVE LOOK INTO YOUR LIVING ROOM THIS MORNING AND SHOW YOU WHAT’S LEFT OF THE TRACTOR-TRAILER. WHEN YOU SAY FUEL, YOU’RE RIGHT. NOT LIQUID FUEL, BUT FUEL TO FUEL THE FIRE. ROLLS OF PAPER, PAPER TOWELS, TOILET PAPER, PAPER PRODUCTS, ALL TIGHTLY AND DENSELY PACKED. SO IT WAS BURNING HOT FOR QUITE A WHILE. THEY WOULD GET A HANDLE ON IT, AND THEN FLAMES WOULD SHOOT HIGH IN THE AIR. THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY’RE DOING. A BIG YELLOW BACKHOE GOT IN THERE WITH THE SCOOP AND STARTED BREAKING UP THE DENSITY OF WHAT WAS FUELING THAT FIRE. ALL

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The days are longer and warmer, and one thing is certain: It’s road construction season.

The short few months of the year when the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is able to dive into construction projects.

As parts of Interstate 75 undergo a facelift, you may wonder why it’s taking so long, and why some areas have yet to be touched.

FOX19 Investigated why the road is in such bad shape, and why quick fixes are no longer an option.

The highway is no stranger to road work.

With construction plans in place through at least 2020, and hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to the project, the biggest problem with I-75 is its age.

“It’s too congested; they need to open it up,” said Curtis Ashby, of Forest Park. “There are too many potholes and it’s just not enough lanes for people to get by.”

“As a highway, it’s terrible,” agreed Mark Von Stein, of Hamilton. “It’s not enough lanes.”

More than 30 years past its estimated lifespan, the road is long past rehabilitation and the focus now is total reconstruction.

“Interstate 75 was constructed in the 50s and 60s, and it’s about 50 years old now,” explained Joe Bassil, Highway Management Administrator for ODOT,

CINCINNATI – All northbound lanes on I-75 have reopened after a semi truck crashed near the Brent Spence Bridge Tuesday evening.

Authorities say the semi jackknifed just north of the bridge before 7:30 p.m. and crews spent more than 3 hours clearing the scene.

Police told 9 On Your Side no one was injured and the semi truck was the only vehicle involved in the accident.

The road reopened at about 10:45 p.m.

No other information on the crash was released at this time.

Stay with 9 On Your Side and WCPO.com for updates.

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CINCINNATI – All northbound lanes on I-75 have reopened after a semi truck crashed near the Brent Spence Bridge Tuesday evening.

Authorities say the semi jackknifed just north of the bridge before 7:30 p.m. and crews spent more than 3 hours clearing the scene.

Police told 9 On Your Side no one was injured and the semi truck was the only vehicle involved in the accident.

The road reopened at about 10:45 p.m.

No other information on the crash was released at this time.

Stay with 9 On Your Side and WCPO.com for updates.

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