Box truck pulling trailer of mulch overturns on Florida's Turnpike

3 people taken to hospital

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A box truck pulling a trailer of mulch overturned Tuesday morning, snarling traffic in the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Hollywood.

Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Mark Wysocky said three people were taken to a hospital.

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Two southbound lanes were shut down near the Hollywood Boulevard exit during the cleanup.

Sky 10 was above the crash as the truck was resting on its side.

Bags of mulch were strewn about the highway.

Traffic was backed up to Griffin Road.


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