(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.
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at Lawrenceburg Public Library
The Health Dept. will be taking the mobile health unit to the LCC 12-1 Wednesdays to give teens access to free checkups, giveaways, games & prizes.
at Lawrenceburg Community Center
Our Dolly Parton stand-up is making her rounds to participating local businesses all summer long! Send in your selfie with Dolly for a chance to win!
McConnell issued a statement this week as he continues to recover from a fall in June
The agency responded to eight calls on Monday
The funding supports three custom-designed exhibit experiences that will become centerpiece attractions
EC kicks off the 2026 against Lawrenceburg on August 21
The award-winning documentary explores the damaging effects of excessive perfectionism and pressure on student-athletes
Registration is available now
