BUTLER TOWNSHIP — A semi-truck burst into flames after crashing into multiple vehicles on Interstate 70 late Saturday night.
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The crash happened around 10:43 p.m. on I-70 eastbound over I-75.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), a 2022 Volvo commercial semi, driven by a 39-year-old from Strongsville, was going east when it approached slowed traffic due to construction.
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The semi failed to slow down and hit a Chevrolet Impala, a Hyundai Elantra, and a Freightliner.
After hitting the vehicles, the Volvo semi hit the median wall and burst into flames.
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Photos from the scene show a semi truck fully engulfed with black smoke rising from the truck.
Troopers said no injuries have been reported at this time.
The crash caused the eastbound lanes on I-70 to be closed for around seven hours. Westbound lanes were also closed for approximately four hours.
The crash remains under investigation.
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