Fatal collision on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County.
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County which resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver. The crash, which took place near the Port St. Lucie Boulevard exit 142 around 11:25 p.m., involved a tandem trailer hitting a concrete rail under a bridge and colliding with a small car. The driver of the semi, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Emergency crews worked to contain spilled fuel from the semi, leading to the closure of both northbound and southbound lanes overnight while authorities investigated the incident. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently looking into the details of the accident.
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