Interstate 71/75 North Shut Down Near Walton

A semi fire broke out on the side of the road around 6:05 a.m.

TRIMARC Traffic photo.

(Walton, Ky.) - A semi fire has closed northbound Interstate 71/75 at Walton. 

The accident was reported around 6:05 a.m. near mile marker 76.9. 

All lanes are currently blocked. 

No injuries have been reported at this time. 

 

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