A truck crashed partially off of an overpass and caught fire in Florida on Friday morning.
The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, near Fort Myers, Florida.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies responded to an “overturned” semi truck on northbound I-75 at exit 128 Alico Road.
In images shared by police, you can see the semi truck on fire as the trailer is perched between the overpass and the road below.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there were no injuries.
Northbound Interstate 75 at Alico Road Overpass in Lee County.
The northbound lanes of I75 and westbound lanes of Alico Road are closed! pic.twitter.com/E8Qeus4duQ— FHP SWFL (@FHPSWFL) May 27, 2022
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Northbound I-75 and I75 and the westbound lanes of Alico Road are closed as crews work to remove the truck.
Progress UPDATE:
The semi truck and trailer has been lowered off of NB I75 onto Alico Road‼️Definitely not something you see everyday! Thankfully no injuries involved‼️ pic.twitter.com/6CLGqdk9wk— FHP SWFL (@FHPSWFL) May 27, 2022