UPDATE: Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
Officials reported that following the semi-truck wreck on the Bluegrass Parkway that closed the road, the parkway is back open and the scene has been cleared as of 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.
However, officials added that the bridge on Carey Mill is still shut down to all traffic, except residents who live in that area.
UPDATE: Oct. 24 at 10: 30 a.m.
The Anderson County Fire Protection District states that the bridge on Carey Mill Road above the Bluegrass Parkway was potentially damaged by the semi-truck wreck on Thursday morning and will remain shut down until it has been inspected.
Original Story:
The Anderson County Fire Protection District reports that the Bluegrass Parkway is shut down between mile markers 42 and 48 due to a semi on fire Thursday morning.
Officials reported that the semi-truck flipped over and caught fire at around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday. Further, a total of three people were taken to area hospital.
According to a Facebook post, the roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.
