OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Two semi-trucks collided in a fiery crash on the Florida Turnpike early Monday.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened just before 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes at mile marker 237.
After the collision, troopers said one of the semi-trucks caught fire.
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Dozens of first responders were seen working on putting the fire out.
One driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other driver’s condition is not known.
Photos: 2 semi trucks collide in fiery crash on Turnpike in Osceola County
Both trailers were loaded and there is a fuel spill, troopers said.
Turnpike still shutdown in both directions through Osceola County. SB traffic forced off at Kissimmee Park Rd. NB traffic will be stuck if you get on at Yeehaw Junction @WFTV pic.twitter.com/EROpfWhzgH
— Deneige Broom (@deneigebroom) July 12, 2021
Both directions of the highway reopened before 11 a.m.
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Southbound traffic is still being diverted off the Turnpike at Kissimmee Park Road. I’m working to learn when this side of the roadway will reopen. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/DMCJdMvFPR
— Christy Turner (@CTurnerWFTV) July 12, 2021
Channel 9 is working to learn more information. Check back and watch Eyewitness News for the latest updates.
The sun is up and we have a better look at this #BREAKING news along the Turnpike—
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) July 12, 2021
SB- exit at Kissimmee Park Road
NB- avoid at all costs! @deneigebroom has your updates all morning on @WFTV and @WRDQ27. https://t.co/qCXoToxcnR pic.twitter.com/OOYevOEIPy
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