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Garbage Truck Accident Causes Big Mess

Posted: 7:36 pm EDT July 6, 2008

A garbage truck swerved to miss and oncoming car and tipped over on its side, spilling garbage and fuel all over the road.

The garbage truck was heading east on White Road in Ocoee when a Toyota Camry crossed into its lane head on.

When the truck hit the vehicle, it flopped on its side spilling garbage and fuel all over the road.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating what caused the car to switch lanes. FHP also said witnesses to the crash believe the driver of the car may have suffered from a medical condition right before switching lanes.

The driver of the Camry was flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.

The driver of the garbage truck was not hurt.

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