Tractor-trailer rollover on Florida's Turnpike in Broward leads to heavy traffic during Tuesday morning commute
Heavy traffic was reported in Broward during the Tuesday morning commute after a crash involving a car and tractor-trailer on an on ramp to the Florida's Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
According to the FHP, a Honda sedan "made contact" with a tractor-trailer on the on ramp to the Florida's Turnpike northbound from Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.
That contact caused the tractor-trailer to hit a guard rail and roll over, spilling its contents on the ground.
The truck then came to rest about 10 feet from a body of water, according to the FHP. The driver was extricated and treated for a hand injury.
In addition to spilling boxes and spray bottles, the truck also spilled about 50 gallons of fuel.
The crash forced officials to close the on ramp, as well as two northbound lanes on the Turnpike.
The driver of the Honda was cited for careless driving, according to the FHP.
The on ramp and lanes that had been closed after the incident were reopened by late Tuesday morning.