Tragic accident with semi-truck closes all northbound lanes of Florida Turnpike in Fort Pierce
St. Lucie County Sheriff's deputies are supporting the Florida Highway Patrol in investigating a fatal accident that caused the closure of all northbound lanes on the Florida Turnpike on Tuesday. The incident took place near mile-marker 170 in Fort Pierce and involved a semi-truck and trailer that folded, ending up on top of a car. St. Lucie County Fire Rescue teams arrived to help passengers trapped inside the vehicle. The exact number of individuals involved and fatalities have not been confirmed by authorities. The stretch of the Turnpike in St. Lucie County is currently shut down, prompting drivers to find alternate routes to avoid delays. For the latest updates, continue to follow WPTV.
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