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<\/p>\nA tractor-trailer, traveling south on U.S. 301 on Friday hit a Florida Turnpike overpass, officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The semi-truck was carrying an oversized load of construction equipment that apparently scraped and damaged the top of the overpass, pictures show.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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All lanes at Florida’s Turnpike and U.S. Hwy 301 were closed in the afternoon on Nov. 14 after an oversized trailer truck hit the overpass.\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Expect delays, seek alternate routes <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
North and southbound traffic on Florida’s Turnpike and U.S. Hwy 301 were shut down due to a crash involving a tractor trailer and bridge in Wildwood, Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Florida’s Turnpike’s north and southbound traffic was diverted at exit 304, Sumter county officials confirmed around noon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By 12:45 p.m., traffic was slowly moving, cameras looking south on the Turnpike indicated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Southbound 301 traffic is being diverted to FL-44, while northbound traffic is being diverted to Warm Springs, the sheriff’s office said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Turnpike was reopened at 1:10 p.m. No injuries were reported, Florida Highway Patrol said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All lanes at Florida’s Turnpike and U.S. Hwy 301 were closed in the afternoon on Nov. 14 after an oversized trailer truck hit the overpass. (Source: SkyFOX) <\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
Florida Highway Patrol are expected on the scene. More information will be available when it is released.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this story was sourced from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/p>\n