LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — An overturned dump truck shut down U.S. Highway 27 south of Leesburg Friday afternoon, deputies said.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the truck spilled fuel in the roadway, causing deputies to close the southbound lanes.
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Deputies said the road is shut down at Monarch Boulevard between Leesburg and Groveland.
Deputies are investigating the cause of the crash and have not said if there are any injuries.
US Hwy 27 Southbound is shut down at Monarch Blvd (Royal Highlands) between Leesburg and Groveland due to an overturned dump truck. We will keep you posted on reopening. pic.twitter.com/BIyNfcj558
— LCSO Alerts (@LCSOAlerts) February 1, 2019
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