2 semi-trucks involved in fiery crash on Florida Turnpike, FHP says

2 semi trucks involved in fiery crash on Florida Turnpike, FHP says

The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash occurred at Monday morning in the southbound lanes of mile marker 237. It involved two semi trucks. After the collision, one of them caught fire.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - Part of the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County was shut down Monday morning after a fiery crash involving two semi-trucks, troopers said. All lanes have since reopened.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said that the crash occurred at 5:50 a.m. Monday in the southbound lanes of mile marker 237. It involved two semi-trucks. After the collision, one of them caught fire.

Photo from Osceola County Fire Rescue

As a result, they said that the Florida Turnpike is closed in both directions between Exit 240 for Kissimmee Park Road near St. Cloud and Exit 193 for FL-60. All lanes reopened late Monday morning.

Photo from Osceola County Fire Rescue

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In addition, troopers said that one driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Osceola County Fire Rescue is still attempting to put out the fire. Both trailers were said to be loaded and there was a fuel spill of 250 gallons.