100 drivers report flat tires from metal debris that fell from truck on I-77; highway reopens after 4-hour shutdown (photos, on-scene video)

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Emergency crews responded to reports of a truck that lost a load of metal on I-77 north during the evening rush hour Tuesday in Cleveland.

I-77 north shutdown: Crews hustle to clean up metal debris from roadway after 100 drivers report flat tires. Full story: https://bit.ly/2LCDuxo
Posted by Cleveland 19 News on Tuesday, July 23, 2019

According to the Cleveland Fire Department, the northbound lanes of the highway were closed at around 3:30 p.m. near Pershing Avenue as crews worked to clear the roadway.

UPDATE: I-77 North now being closed at Grant. Semi truck lost a load of metal pieces causing multiple flat tires along I-77 North.
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) July 23, 2019

I-77 northbound between fleet and the 490 split will be temporarily closed down due to several cars getting flat tires from debris that fell from a truck. 👮🏽‍♂️🚔
— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) July 23, 2019

HIGHWAY CLOSURE UPDATE: I-77 remains closed from I-480 to I-490. The culprits: a load of metal pieces fell from a truck starting on Grant Avenue, scattered along 77 North to I-490 West ramp. Estimated 100 cars with flats. @CLEpolice @ODOT_Cleveland, @CuyahogaHeights on scene. pic.twitter.com/GKe0X1jwQJ
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) July 23, 2019

Multiple flat tires were reported as a result of the debris, Cleveland Fire said.

Truck lost load of metal debris on I-77, multiple flat tires reported https://bit.ly/2LCDuxo
Posted by Cleveland 19 News on Tuesday, July 23, 2019

As of 7:45 p.m., I-77 north was reopened--four hours after the shutdown.

Anyone who experienced vehicle damage due to this incident can file a report, here.

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