SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — State Route 8 in Northfield Center Township remains closed Saturday afternoon after a fiery tanker truck crash around 9:30 a.m. that killed the driver of the truck, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies said the truck was traveling northbound on State Route 8 and attempted to get on Interstate 271 North.
“The truck lost control and went over the side of the bridge. The truck landed on …State Route 8 and subsequently burst into flames,” deputies said.
-
Courtesy: Byanna Yakof -
Courtesy: Jason Ross -
Courtesy: ODOT -
Courtesy: Lauren McIntyre
“The ramp from State Route 8 to I 271 North is currently closed and State Route 8 is currently closed in both directions. It will remain closed until the bridge can be inspected for safety,” the Summit County Sheriff’s Department said.
The crash is under investigation, they added.
Heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from the crash site earlier.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.