"Hazmat Incident Forces Evacuations and Road Closures in West Columbus"

A hazmat situation in North Franklinton, Columbus, has led to the evacuation of a one-mile area and the closure of several highway exit ramps after a trailer attached to a semi-truck was seen smoking, prompting the response of a hazmat team to investigate the potential presence of hazardous materials. Residents within a one-mile radius and individuals at the COTA maintenance facility on McKinley Avenue have been evacuated, and multiple highway exit ramps have been closed as authorities work to address the situation.