ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A tractor-trailer overturned early Wednesday, spilling bags of salad along Florida's Turnpike in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The crash was reported shortly before 3 a.m. on the road's southbound lanes, north of State Road 417, troopers said.
Shot of overturned truck on the turnpike, SB side. ---> truck carrying food, you can see bags of salad. @WFTV @WFTVTraffic pic.twitter.com/PmGA4GnKOW
— Sarahbeth Ackerman (@SAckermanWFTV) November 22, 2017
Investigators said at least one person was injured, but it's unknown how severe the injuries are.
The road blockage is causing congestion in the area.
RIGHT NOW: Crews are on scene cleaning up a crash after a truck overturned on the turnpike on SB side. Traffic backed up for about 5 miles. Cars can get by on the left lane. @WFTVTraffic pic.twitter.com/nLjTcm89Qc
— Sarahbeth Ackerman (@SAckermanWFTV) November 22, 2017
The crash remains under investigation.
No other details were given.
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