ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded Tuesday after a semi-truck overturned on Florida’s Turnpike.
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The crash happened around 10:36 a.m. on the highway near mile marker 254 in Orange County.
The semi driver was hauling lumber and lost control after failing to navigate a curve, troopers said.
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Troopers said the 47-year-old driver from Palm Springs was not injured and remained on-scene.
The large vehicle spilled its load and caused several northbound lanes to be shut down.
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Crews are working to clear the roadway and traffic is backing up in the area.
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