Chemical spill coats Fort Lauderdale streets. Shuts down parts of State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue is urging drivers to avoid State Road 84 at Southwest Fourth Avenue after a truck spilled an unknown chemical across the roadway Thursday morning.
The substance has made the road dangerously slick, prompting safety concerns.
Hazmat teams have arrived on the scene to identify the chemical and begin cleanup. Authorities are advising motorists to steer clear of the area until further notice.
This story was originally published April 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM.