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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tanker truck catches fire on Columbus' Northeast Side, closing part of I-270
A tanker truck hauling fuel ran off the road on Columbus' Northeast Side, overturned and caught fire on the afternoon of June 22, according to Columbus public safety dispatchers. The truck driver is in stable condition and was transported to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, a dispatcher said. Black plumes of smoke could still be seen in the afternoon, but the Columbus Division of Fire reported that the fire was contained, according to a dispatcher. More public safety news: 3-motorcycle crash kills man on I-670 on Columbus' East Side, injures another People reported the crash to 911 around 1:40 p.m. As of about 2:15 p.m., all lanes in both directions on I-270 were closed near State Route 161 on the Northeast Side of Columbus. The ramps from State Route 161 to I-270 in that area were also closed. The area may be closed to traffic for hours and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency may need to respond. Reporter Jordan Laird can be reached at jlaird@ Follow her on X, Instagram and Bluesky at @LairdWrites. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Tanker truck catches fire in Columbus crash, closing I-270
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
EMS worker injured after fire vehicle hit responding to call
A police department has asked drivers to stay alert after an emergency medical services vehicle was hit while responding to a call Sunday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Franklin Township Police said an EMS coordinator vehicle with the Columbus Division of Fire was involved in a serious crash just before 12:10 p.m., according to a social media post. TRENDING STORIES: 81-year-old man drowns in home pool U.S. Marshals release age progression photos of man who escaped from Ohio prison over 50 years ago Rally Against Violence: Group gathers against gun violence after 3 killed in Clark County in 1 day The EMS vehicle had its overhead lights and sirens activated when it got hit by a Honda coupe that failed to yield the right of way. The Honda driver was driving with fake license plates and without a valid driver's license. Medics treated the driver at the scene, and officers cited him. Both vehicles were totaled. Medics transported the EMS Coordinator to an area hospital, the police department said. 'Emergency vehicles equipped with flashing lights and audible signals are responding to urgent situations, and it is imperative that drivers yield to them,' Franklin Township Police said. 'Your cooperation can make a significant difference and help ensure the safety of all.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CFD driver injured, vehicle totaled after Franklin Township crash
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus Division of Fire driver was injured and a fire vehicle was totaled after a crash in Franklin Township Sunday. Accoring to the Franklin Township Police Department, the crash happened at the intersection of Frank Road and Harrisburg Pike just after noon. A Columbus Fire EMS Coordinator SUV was driving west on Frank Road with its siren and emergency lights on, responding to an emergency call, when it was hit by a Honda coupe that failed to yield the right of way at the intersection, Franklin Township police said in a social media post. The driver of the EMS SUV was taken to a local hospital in a stable condition. Police stated that the Honda's driver didn't have a valid driver's license and that the license plates on the car were counterfeit. The driver was treated at the scene for injuries and issued a citation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
