Officials: No fatalities in tanker explosion on I471, all lanes remain closed
Mar 13, 2026
A crash between an gas tanker and vehicle caused an explosion and large fire Friday night in Newport, the Cincinnati Fire Department said.The explosion occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on I-471 near Memorial Parkway, prompting cre
ws from Northern Kentucky and Ohio to respond.Video obtained by WCPO 9 shows a large plume of smoke and flames due to the explosion. Memorial Parkway Explosion VideoThe Campbell County Coroner's Office posted on social media that all individuals involved in the crash are accounted for and that there are no reported fatalities. In a statement Saturday morning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said there were minor injuries sustained in the crash and explosion.All northbound and southbound lanes on I-471 and Memorial Parkway were shut down as a result of the closure and remain closed as of Saturday afternoon. The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management did not give a timeline for when the interstate and roadway would reopen.KYTC said Saturday afternoon that crews are working on assessing damage and making repairs to I-471. The crews are re-milling and repaving the southbound lanes of the interstate, KYTC said.KYTC's Jake Ryle told WCPO 9 that the bridge inspectors found zero structural damage to the Memorial Parkway overpass. Ryle also said he expects both I-471 and Memorial Parkway to reopen Saturday, but he could not give a specific time.While the interstate is closed, KYTC advises drivers to use these detours: I-471 southbound: take the Dave Cowens Drive (Newport, Bellevue, Dayton) exit to KY-8, and use the secound roundabout to KY-9 I-471 northbound: take the Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) exit through Newport
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