Дорога в округе Бурбон открылась после аварии с опасными грузами

Bourbon County road reopens after hazmat situation BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Update: A Bourbon County road is open after having been closed for several hours due to a crash that caused a hazmat situation on Wednesday. The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office said that Cynthiana Road past Peacock Road is now open to traffic. However, crews will be working in the area throughout the evening and into the night. Drivers are asked to slow down and use caution while traveling through the area while crews continue the cleanup. The sheriff’s office said that the situation was caused when a semi-truck hauling batteries crashed. Only minor injuries were reported, and no one was taken to the hospital. Original story A roadway in Bourbon County is shut down due to a collision. The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office advised people to avoid the area around Cynthiana Road and Peacock Road while deputies work the scene. Officials with the sheriff’s office say only minor injuries were sustained in the crash and no hospitalization was necessary. A semi-truck hauling batteries crashed, leading to a hazmat situation and the road closure, authorities say. Authorities say the hazmat situation has been stabilized, but the scene must be cleaned up. No evacuations have been ordered as a result of the hazmat situation, say emergency management officials. According to Harrison County Emergency Management, the road will be shut down until 8 a.m. on Thursday. This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available. Copyright 2026 WKYT. All rights reserved.