ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — All lanes of Interstate 4 west are back open in Orange County after firefighters said a semitruck overturned, spilling two dozen gallons of fuel on the roadway, closing it for hours.
Orange County firefighters said the crash involving three vehicles happened between Maitland Boulevard and Lee Road.
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They said no one was injured in the crash, and crews worked to remove the cargo from the truck to that it could be turned upright.
Stay tuned to WFTV.com for updates.
Great job to all involved in clearing the scene. The pros show us how it's done. @FHPOrlando @MyFDOT https://t.co/13p9hE2egy pic.twitter.com/knqhg0eX3s
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) August 21, 2020
#UPDATE Command is on scene with crews reporting 3 vehicles involved with no injuries. Wreckers are in the process of removing the cargo in order to upright the tractor trailer. https://t.co/QFLXG9ysAX pic.twitter.com/vqfLocw3gS
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) August 21, 2020
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