A fuel truck on its side has closed lanes in both directions on I-95 in Broward County
A vehicle lost control and crashed into a fuel tanker early Monday, causing it to roll over and spill about 9,000 gallons of fuel in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Broward County, troopers said.
The fuel truck struck a light pole as it overturned, causing it to fall into the southbound lanes, which then made three cars crash. The Florida Highway Patrol has closed all northbound and southbound lanes between Atlantic Boulevard and Sample Road in Pompano Beach for the investigation and cleanup.
Helicopter video taken by WSVN showed firefighters using foam on the truck, which is on its side. The fuel truck was lifted back onto its wheels by 9:30 a.m.
The crash between the vehicle and the fuel truck happened in the northbound lanes of I-95 near Copans Road. The drivers of the fuel truck and the vehicle that collided with it were treated on scene for minor injuries. The three drivers in the other cars, on the southbound lanes, were taken to the hospital, troopers said.
Their condition is still unknown.
“Use the turnpike / Powerline / 441 / Federal this morning and expect delays,” Total Traffic Miami says.
This article will be updated.
This story was originally published June 28, 2021 at 7:00 AM.
