Orlando Interstate closed for pallet spill in truck overturn

A big rig overturned on Interstate 4 in Florida on Tuesday morning, creating traffic backups. 

The accident happened on May 23rd in Orange County on I-4 east at the John Young Parkway overpass at about 6 a.m. EDT. 

Click Orlando reports that the truck overturned, spilling about 150 pallets onto the roadway. First responders have cleared the roadway for cleanup and investigation of the incident. 

At least one injury was reported in the crash, but no other details have been released. 

“Units are currently working a crash with injuries on I4 EB at John Young Parkway,” Orlando police tweeted. “The crash involves a tractor-trailer with approximately 150 wooden pallets spilled into the roadway. It will be over an hour for cleanup. Traffic is being diverted to Express Lanes and JYP exit.”

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