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Produce-hauling semitruck catches fire, blocks ramp on Turnpike in Lake County, FHP says

Roadblock in area of mile marker 279

Produce-hauling semitruck catches fire, blocks ramp on Turnpike in Lake County, FHP says (FHP)

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A roadblock was established on Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County after a semitruck caught fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers were dispatched to the crash at 12:54 p.m., reaching the area of mile marker 279, records show. The southbound exit ramp from the Turnpike to N Hancock Road was shut down for hours.

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The semitruck was carrying produce and its driver suffered no injuries, troopers said.

Produce-hauling semitruck catches fire, blocks ramp on Turnpike in Lake County, FHP says (FHP)

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The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

No further information was given.

Produce-hauling semitruck catches fire, blocks ramp on Turnpike in Lake County, FHP says (FHP)

This is a developing story. Check back here for the latest updates.

Note: Due to the information provided, this map depicts the general area of this crash and not necessarily its exact location.


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