OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — All southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike were shut down Monday afternoon after a crash involving a semitruck.
The crash happened just before noon at the toll plaza near mile marker 236, near St. Cloud.
First responders and troopers said the semitruck driver was airlifted to a hospital.
Florida Turnpike Osceola County: 3 Lakes Toll Plaza. Semi-truck failed to slow and struck a car and the southbound toll booth. Expect delays in the area. Everyone will be ok. Driver is semi being flown out. 1 lane SB open. All lanes NB remain open. pic.twitter.com/UzQetnESuL
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) October 5, 2020
A medical rescue helicopter was seen flying into the area and landing on the highway.
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Drivers were asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes.
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