Morning Tanker Fire Closes 2 Central Ohio Highways

An overturned tanker truck that caught fire has led to the closures of two central Ohio highways. The crash occurred around 6 a.m. Wednesday in the southbound lane of Interstate 270 where it passes under Interstate 70 on the west side of Columbus. Authorities say both highways have been closed in both directions near the crash as crews work to contain the flames. Police say the driver, who was able to escape without serious injury, told authorities the tanker contained about 8,000 gallons of ethanol.