ORLANDO, Fla. — UPDATE: Lanes reopened on Interstate 4 westbound as of 10:55 a.m.
A flatbed truck turned on its side blocking all lanes of westbound Interstate 4 at Orange Blossom Trail Tuesday morning causing delays that could last until noon.
The load of metal roofing materials that the truck was carrying spilled across the highway.
According to the Orlando Police Department, witnesses said the truck may have been driving over the speed limit and its load could have been top heavy to one side.
UPDATE: I-4 Westbound is now open. https://t.co/R2FEbLWr1l
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) November 13, 2018
OPD said the truck struck a barrier wall near OBT, causing the truck to lose control and flip on its side blocking all lanes of traffic. Police said the people riding in the truck cab had minor injuries, but were not transported to the hospital.
The crash happened around 6 a.m.
The Orlando Police Department said it also shut down the Interstate 4 entrance ramps from State Road 408 to limit the amount of traffic flowing on to I-4 westbound.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Channel 9 for updates.
WATCH LIVE: I-4 westbound blocked near Orange Blossom TrailWATCH LIVE: A large vehicle turned on its side has Interstate 4 westbound blocked at Orange Blossom Trail. FIND AN ALTERNATE ROUTE: https://at.wftv.com/2JpNwNq
Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Tuesday, November 13, 2018
EXTENDED CLOSURE: @OrlandoPolice says I-4 Westbound will be closed likely until noon. Witnesses say vehicle was speeding in the work zone then overturned near OBT. Semi was carrying metal roof trusses. I-4 will be a mess through the lunch hour. Side roads will feel the pinch pic.twitter.com/A6LqbUD7tC
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) November 13, 2018
AVOID I-4: this is why it will take a while to clean up. Not only did the flatbed truck overturn, but what it was carrying is also all over I-4 Westbound near Orange Blossom Trl. #I4Shutdown pic.twitter.com/c3ketVXcdu
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) November 13, 2018
BREAKING #I4: crash I-4 Westbound near Orange Blossom trail. AVOID!! This will take a while to clean up. pic.twitter.com/lsb6HQXz5e
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) November 13, 2018
What you will need if you're driving on I-4 Westbound this morning: @RAsaWFTV @WFTV pic.twitter.com/0BCmzZVyJQ
— Jamie Holmes (@JamieHolmesWFTV) November 13, 2018
ANOTHER LOOK: (green arrows) Heavy duty tow trucks now on scene to help with clean-up. I-4 Westbound at Orange Blossom SHUTDOWN. Access to I-4 Westbound from 408 is also CLOSED. pic.twitter.com/2Imj7HKb9b
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) November 13, 2018
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