Tractor trailer overturns, spills load along Turnpike ramp causing traffic back-up

Turnpike tractor trailer overturned (WPLG)

MIRAMAR, Fla. – A crash involving a tractor trailer caused a traffic slowdown along the Florida Turnpike Thursday afternoon.

It happened on the ramp connecting the Turnpike extension (FL 821) to the Turnpike northbound, just north of Hard Rock Stadium.

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Boxes containing what appeared to be body lotion and other beauty products could be seen spilled on the side of the road.

Traffic was backed up in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike extension as troopers worked to clear the mess.

Turnpike tractor trailer overturned (WPLG)

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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.