Tanker truck crashes into median in Fort Lauderdale

Truck's cargo stayed intact; no fuel spilled, officials say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā€“ A tanker truck carrying fuel crashed into a median early Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, officials said.

A spokesperson for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said the Southfork Transportation truck ran into the median and crashed into a tree on East 62nd Street near Dixie Highway. No other cars were involved in the accident.

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The truck was seriously damaged in the crash, but its fuel tank did not rupture.

The crash also damaged a nearby irrigation line, official said.

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