POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – A dumpster truck trailer caught fire on the Florida Turnpike in Pompano Beach, leading troopers to shut down northbound lanes in the middle of the morning rush.
The trailer was disconnected from an 18-wheeler truck while traveling near the Atlantic Boulevard exit, at around 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
7 Drone Force captured the fire, as crews worked to put out the flames.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers shut down all northbound lanes near the Pompano Beach Service Plaza.
Cutting through the service plaza would allow drivers to get right back on the Turnpike, but those who do not were diverted at Atlantic Boulevard.
The incident caused delays on the Turnpike as far back as Sunrise Boulevard. The highway has since reopened to traffic.
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