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Truck hits bridge causing traffic woes in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. — A tractor-trailer with a tall load struck a bridge causing traffic problems in Clermont Thursday afternoon.

According to police, the truck was traveling east on Highway 50 when the truck's cargo struck the State Road 27 overpass.

Florida Department of Transportation workers have closed southbound S.R. 27 as a precaution.

Highway 50 eastbound is down to one lane.

WFTV.com will update this story as more information becomes available.