LOUISVILLE, KY : Crashed semi-truck explodes on I-65 South near Kennedy Bridge on Monday, 8th May 2023

One person is dead after a semi-truck crashed and burst into flames in downtown Louisville early Monday afternoon.

The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on I-65 South near the Kennedy Bridge.

Louisville Metro Police said the driver lost control of the semi-truck, jackknifed, and rolled over before catching fire. Police said a portion of the cab went over the side of the retaining wall, causing debris to fall onto the roadway below.

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