(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.
Zoning Proposal Drawing Attention in Ripley County
The amendment would establish overlay districts in portions of Milan, Osgood and Versailles
Gov. Braun Urges Hoosiers to “Drive Sober" as ISP Launch Blitz to Target Impaired Driving
The statewide blitz comes in time for the upcoming holiday weekend
Dillsboro Farmers Market Returns for 2026 Season
The Farmers Market will run each Wednesday evening, starting July 1.
RCCF Named Top Group in Indiana by Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across Ripley County honored more than 4,900 veterans across southeast Indiana
Versailles Fire Rescue Responds to Crash Involving Pedestrian
The crash happened along U.S. 50.
Former Argosy Riverboat Will Be Sunk
But where will it take place?
Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.
Free Summer Lunch
The amendment would establish overlay districts in portions of Milan, Osgood and Versailles
The statewide blitz comes in time for the upcoming holiday weekend
The Farmers Market will run each Wednesday evening, starting July 1.
Four more events will be held locally to support cross country programs
All four performed well for Team Indiana
Several local student athletes earned All-State honors.
