VERONA, KY : 1 lane on I-71 SB reopens after fiery crash on Tuesday, 30th April 2024

One southbound lane of I-71 has reopened in Gallatin County after the interstate shut down again due to a second vehicle fire, the Boone County Sheriff's Office said.

The sheriff's office said the interstate was shut down due to a vehicle fire near the 68 mile marker, which is in the area of Walnut Lick Road.

Gallatin County dispatch said one lane reopened around 4:08 p.m., but traffic was still really slow.

Traffic was being diverted off the interstate at the Verona-Mudlick Road exit, which is at the 72 mile marker.

Earlier Wednesday morning, all southbound lanes of I-71 near Verona-Mudlick Road were shut down due to another crash involving a semi-truck catching fire.

The lanes were shut down for more than four hours.

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