PALM BAY, Fla. – A tractor-trailer hauling hay erupted in flames early Thursday on Interstate 95 in Brevard County after crashing and overturning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The crash was reported on I-95 south at mile marker 164 near Grant-Valkaria.
Southbound lanes of the interstate were closed for a 15-mile stretch from the Malabar Road exit to the Fellsmere exit in Indian River County. One lane of I-95 later reopened.
Motorists were diverted onto Malabar Road, creating congested conditions in the area. Alternate routes included U.S. 1 and Babcock Street heading south.
At least one person was injured in the crash, but no other details have been released.
**VEHICLE COLLISION**I-95 MM164 SB. Grant. Single tractor trailer on its side, on fire. BCFR/Palm Bay on scene.
— BCFRpio (@BCFRpio) April 6, 2017
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