NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A gopher turtle caused a fiery crash involving a dump truck and another vehicle and shut down part of State Road 44 during Wednesday afternoon rush hour, New Smyrna Beach police say.
The crash was reported on SR 44 at West Canal Street just before 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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Police said a vehicle was slowing down for the turtle when the dump truck struck the back of the vehicle, prompting both vehicles to ignite.
Fuel was spilled on the road, but no major injuries were reported.
Eastbound SR 44 was shut down as the investigation continued, but was reopened just after 5:30 p.m. with detours.
Police said to expect delays between Wallace Road and Myrtle Avenue.
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