Overview
- The crash around 10:10 p.m. Friday near the Memorial Parkway exit caused the tanker to overturn, ignite and explode.
- Two children, 6 and 12, and an adult woman were hospitalized with minor injuries, and the 47-year-old tanker driver was treated on scene and released.
- New drone footage Saturday shows severe burn damage to the pavement and significant scorching on a nearby overpass.
- Flames traveled through the highway drainage system into the sewer, though officials reported no significant damage below.
- Gov. Andy Beshear said both directions will remain closed as crews and inspectors assess damage and clean up, and the cause is under investigation.