ORLANDO, Fla. — Lanes of Interstate 4 eastbound at John Young Parkway have reopened after a tractor-trailer carrying wood pallets overturned.
Orlando police said approximately 150 wooden pallets spilled onto the roadway in the crash.
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The cleanup from the crash took several hours throughout Tuesday morning.
Drivers were encouraged to use the I-4 Express Lanes or get off on John Young Parkway to avoid the road closure.
Police said at least one person was injured in the crash.
Some of the pallets also fell onto John Young Parkway below and caused delays there as well.
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Units are currently working a crash with injuries on I4 EB at John Young Parkway. The crash involves a tractor trailer with approximately 150 wooden pallets spilled into the roadway. It will be over an hour for cleanup. Traffic is being diverted to Express Lanes and JYP exit. pic.twitter.com/2KHER2WY6o
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 23, 2023
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