Semi-truck carrying eggs catches fire on Turnpike near Orange Blossom Trail

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A semi-truck carrying eggs caught fire on the Turnpike just as afterbiib rush-hour traffic started Tuesday.

The vehicle caught fire on the south lanes at exit 255 between Orange Blossom Trail and Sane Lake Road shortly before 4:30 p.m.

Orange County Fire Rescue officials said one person suffered an eye injury.

The off-ramp to the Consulate Drive exit is blocked as officials work to clear the scene.

No other details were released.

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