Semi collides with median, catches fire on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County
A serious incident on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County is causing significant traffic delays on Friday afternoon. The crash involving a tractor-trailer happened around 11 a.m. near the Boynton Beach Boulevard exit at mile marker 85. Emergency responders found a dump truck overturned and on fire in the median, with the driver managing to exit safely. Crews successfully extinguished the flames and contained a leaking diesel tank, with all southbound lanes initially closed for nearly two hours before a shoulder lane was opened for traffic. Two northbound lanes remain blocked. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue suggests avoiding the Turnpike between Atlantic Avenue and Boynton Beach Blvd, with the Florida Highway Patrol now investigating the incident. For updates on lane reopenings, refer to WPTV's coverage.
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