Tanker truck overturns on Florida Turnpike, killing driver: FHP. Road is closed
A tanker truck overturned on Florida’s Turnpike near the Bird Road exit Thursday morning, killing the driving and shutting down lanes to traffic in both directions, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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The driver was heading north at 10:36 a.m. when he lost control, causing the truck to overturn and collide into the center median concrete barrier, Lt. Alejandro Camacho, an FHP spokesman, said.
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As of 11:15 a.m., troopers closed traffic in both directions, Camacho said.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM.
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