Minnesota Trucker’s Overturned Sausage Truck Snarls Traffic On Florida’s Turnpike

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Minnesota Trucker’s Overturned Sausage Truck Snarls Traffic On Florida’s Turnpike

Sauce and Sausage Truck (FHP) SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. - A tractor-trailer carrying sausage and sauce overturned on Florida's Turnpike near milepost 30

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Sauce and Sausage Truck (FHP)
Sauce and Sausage Truck (FHP)

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A tractor-trailer carrying sausage and sauce overturned on Florida’s Turnpike near milepost 307, south of the I-75 junction, causing significant traffic delays on Thursday evening.

The accident occurred at 6:20 p.m. when the truck experienced a tire blowout, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The driver lost control and collided with a guardrail before overturning.

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The overturned vehicle and its spilled cargo blocked multiple southbound lanes, prompting authorities to close portions of the Turnpike. Fortunately, the 47-year-old driver from Minnesota escaped unharmed.

The roadway was partially shut down until about 3:00 am on Saturday.

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