Fuel Tanker Overturns and Catches Fire on I-270 Near State Route 161 in Columbus Ohio
Columbus, Ohio – A fuel tanker truck accident in Northeast Columbus caused a significant fire and major traffic disruption on the afternoon of June 22. According to Columbus Public Safety Dispatch, the tanker veered off the roadway, overturned, and ignited near the I-270 and State Route 161 interchange.
The truck driver was hospitalized at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and remains in stable condition. The Columbus Division of Fire confirmed that the fire was successfully contained, although thick black smoke was visible for hours across the Northeast Side.
The crash was first reported to 911 at approximately 1:40 p.m. By 2:15 p.m., I-270 was fully shut down in both directions, and all ramps from SR 161 to I-270 were closed. Authorities expect extended delays and possible involvement from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency due to fuel-related hazards.
Eyewitnesses shared dramatic images and videos of the fiery scene on social media, capturing towering flames and thick smoke clouds visible from miles away.
Stay with us for ongoing traffic updates and environmental impact reports from the scene.
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