Early Morning Semi-Truck Crash on I-95 South in Palm Beach Gardens Disrupts Traffic

Early this morning, a collision involving two tractor-trailers resulted in a significant blockage on Interstate 95 southbound in Palm Beach Gardens. As reported by

WPTV

, the accident, which occurred near the Donald Ross Road exit, involved a Freightliner semi truck and a Mitsubishi Fuso tractor-trailer.

The Florida Highway Patrol detailed that the crash happened around 5:30 a.m., with a 33-year-old man from Columbia, Missouri driving the Freightliner rear-ending the Mitsubishi Fuso. The impact caused the latter to overturn, subsequently, the Freightliner lost control, jackknifed, and collided with a concrete wall. The scene blocked three lanes, causing disruptions in the traffic flow during early morning hours.

Local emergency services including Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue were on the scene to handle the aftermath of the wreckage. According to

WFLX

, one person was transported to the hospital for evaluation, and the presence of a Road Ranger was noted, advising drivers to move over or slow down when passing the crash site.

Injuries from the accident were reported, with the driver of the Mitsubishi Fuso sustaining minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital, while the driver of the Freightliner did not sustain injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol has been investigating the cause of the crash and is expected to provide further updates on the incident.

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