I-70 east closed following fiery crash in west Columbus

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Interstate 70 in west Columbus is closed Monday morning after a fiery crash.

Police said I-70 east from Hilliard-Rome Road to I-270 remains closed after a semi-truck caught fire and burst into flames. 

The eastbound traffic is being diverted onto Hilliard Rome Road. Westbound lanes are not affected.

One person was rushed to the hospital in stable condition.

No other vehicles were involved. 

ABC 6/FOX 28 will update this story as more details become available. 

I-70 lanes closed following fiery crash in west Columbus

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