Overturned utility truck spills load on Florida's Turnpike

Southbound lanes closed for hours near Sunrise Boulevard

(Plantation Fire Department)

PLANTATION, Fla. – An overturned utility truck spilled its load Monday afternoon, closing the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Plantation for several hours.

The crash occurred near Sunrise Boulevard.

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A utility truck carrying wooden power poles was blocking the southbound lanes. The power poles were also blocking the highway.

The on-ramp from Sunrise Boulevard to the turnpike was also closed.

All lanes reopened shortly after 4 p.m.

 


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