Overturned tractor-trailer spills fuel, blocks road in Starke

FHP: 1 lane blocked on US-301 southbound at CR-233

US 301 and CR 223

STARKE, Fla. – An overturned tractor-trailer caused a fuel spill and roadblock for drivers headed to Starke, Wednesday morning.

The accident took place on US-301 and County Road 223. Bradford County Emergency Management shared photos of the scene, showing the overturned tractor-trailer in the construction zone at that intersection.

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***TRAFFIC ALERT*** Emergency Responders are on the scene of an overturned tractor trailer in the Construction Zone,...

Posted by Bradford County Emergency Management on Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol said around 3:30 a.m. the truck driver was traveling southbound on US-301 when another vehicle cut in front of him.  He quickly changed lanes, which caused his truck to overturn.

No injuries were reported, said FHP.

There will be roadblocks set up as crews work to clear the crash and clean up approximately 125 gallons of diesel fuel that was spilled.


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