LOCUST GROVE, GA – A tanker truck caught on fire after a crash on I-75 North at mile marker 214 on Wednesday night, prompting a response from local fire crews.
WSBRadio said that the Georgia Department of Public Safety also responded to the scene and shut down both directions as a safety precaution for drivers on the road and for the standard scene clearance procedure. During those closures, authorities advised motorists to seek alternative routes.
First responders did not confirm if another vehicle was involved. In addition, they have not mentioned any reports of injuries, hospitalizations, citations, or pending criminal charges for the involved occupants. These details will be added in an updated news blog post once officials can verify these pieces of information.
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