ORLANDO, Fla. – A semi carrying eggs overturned and caught fire on I-4 in Orlando, prompting officials to close the interstate.
I-4 east is closed Wednesday morning just before the exit to eastbound State Road 408.
“Units are working to rescue one person in the crash,” Orlando police tweeted, later adding that the driver was conscious and talking.
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Trooper Steve said drivers can exit at Orange Blossom Trail and head north to S.R. 408.
No other details have been released.
UPDATE: Semi driver is concious and talking after being pulled from the wreckage on I-4 EB at the 408 EB ramp. @OrlandoFireDept says the truck was transporting eggs. pic.twitter.com/p2pyl2ax6O
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) October 14, 2020
*** TRAFFIC ALERT ***
— Trooper Steve (@TrooperSteve_) October 14, 2020
EB I-4 x Kaley Ave - SHUTDOWN
- Overturned Semi .. carrying eggs
- EB lanes CLOSED
Alt: Exit at OBT take north to SR-408 pic.twitter.com/sVc5BQMDTk
All lanes of I-4 EB are closed just before the exit to 408 EB due to a semi fire. Units are working to rescue one person in the crash. @OrlandoFireDept is en route. pic.twitter.com/Tsf6CisyD4
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) October 14, 2020