(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.
Local School Receive Field Trip Grants from Indiana DNR
The grants will benefit more than 5,000 students statewide
GoFundMe Launched to Support Dedicated Local Nurse
The Batesville native is undergoing surgery which will keep her out of work for at least two months
Fundraiser for Local Man Involved in Serious Car Accident
It was March 15, 2026, when Cole Moore was seriously injured in a crash
Fundraiser Launched for Wendy's Worker Known for Brightening People's Day
If you have been through the Wendy's drive thru in Lawrenceburg, you probably know Kelly Clark
Pence Pleads Guilty in Sibling Shooting Death
The incident occurred in December 2024
Artwork Arrives at New Margaret Mary Hospital
The collection includes paintings and photos by talented photographers like Dr. Steve Glaser and Carson Hughes
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!
Free Summer Lunch
Walking scavenger hunt for Adults & Kids
The grants will benefit more than 5,000 students statewide
The Batesville native is undergoing surgery which will keep her out of work for at least two months
It was March 15, 2026, when Cole Moore was seriously injured in a crash
The list was compiled by USA Today.
Only adult Tiger All-Sport Passes will be sold this school year.
Three races down, two to go on the SIRC
