Semi crashes under East End bridge, blocking roadway for hours

CINCINNATI — A semi truck crashed and became lodged beneath a bridge near Riverside Drive in the East End on Thursday morning.

Police at the scene said the truck was carrying a chemical used to make plastics, but that it was nothing hazardous.

Police said the road would be closed for hours while a tow truck arrives to pump out the chemicals in the truck and remove it; It reopened around 1:25 p.m.

Jay Warren

Cincinnati firefighters said Delta Avenue and several other streets in the area were also blocked off while officials worked to clear the crash.

Police have not released any information on whether anyone was injured in the crash.