I-75 in Henry County shut down in both directions after tanker truck fire

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Interstate-75 was shut down in both directions in Henry County on Wednesday evening after a tanker truck caught fire due to a crash, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety says the busy interstate is shut down near the Bethlehem Road overpass and mile marker 216.7.

Georgia 511 officials said to seek alternate routes and avoid travel in this direction.

It is unclear if anyone was injured.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.