(Sparta, Ky.) – Interstate 71 in Gallatin County had to be shut down Tuesday morning after a truck hauling cars caught fire.
The trailer of the truck went up in flames at about 7:00 a.m. near the Sparta/Kentucky Speedway exit.
Many of the Toyotas on the trailer were destroyed.
Firefighters said nobody was hurt.
I-71 was shut down for over an hour during the cleanup of the truck fire.
Jamie Rosfeld Selected as Next East Central High School Principal
She replaces Tom Black, who recently took a new position at Batesville Schools.
Hoosier Hills Credit Union Named Top Credit Union in Indiana for Fourth Year in a Row
HHCU operates 10 service centers serving Central and Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky
South Dearborn Names New Middle School Principal
A familiar face is taking over at SDMS.
NWS: Severe Weather Possible Overnight
Damaging wind is the primary threat
Human Remains Found in Franklin Co. Identified
The remains were found on June 12, 2026
Street Closures Announced for Tastes of Summer
The event happens Saturday at Lawrenceburg Civic Park
Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.
Free Summer Lunch
Twice a year the Friendship Flea Market turns this quiet little 1868 town of Friendship into a busy marketplace. Almost 500 vendor spaces, open daily 9AM/9days
at Friendship Flea MarketShe replaces Tom Black, who recently took a new position at Batesville Schools.
HHCU operates 10 service centers serving Central and Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky
A familiar face is taking over at SDMS.
Greensburg was the conference champion (12-1)
Twenty-two players earned the honor.
The event supports St. Lawrence Cross Country
