All southbound lanes on Florida’s Turnpike have reopened after a vehicle fire shut down traffic overnight in Martin County.Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25According to traffic reports, the fire started shortly after 10:30 p.m. Friday on the southbound side of the Turnpike between Palm City and Jupiter. The closure remained in place for several hours as crews worked to put out the flames.Authorities said a semitruck car hauler carrying several Tesla vehicles caught fire. Traffic reports indicated the fire was still burning as of at least 1:30 a.m. Saturday.No injuries have been reported. Drivers traveling through the area faced significant delays overnight before all lanes reopened Saturday morning.Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. —
All southbound lanes on Florida’s Turnpike have reopened after a vehicle fire shut down traffic overnight in Martin County.
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According to traffic reports, the fire started shortly after 10:30 p.m. Friday on the southbound side of the Turnpike between Palm City and Jupiter. The closure remained in place for several hours as crews worked to put out the flames.
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Southbound lanes reopen on Florida’s Turnpike after semi-truck fire
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Southbound lanes reopen on Florida’s Turnpike after semi-truck fire
Authorities said a semitruck car hauler carrying several Tesla vehicles caught fire. Traffic reports indicated the fire was still burning as of at least 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
No injuries have been reported.
Drivers traveling through the area faced significant delays overnight before all lanes reopened Saturday morning.
Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.