LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A semi-truck was dangling from an I-75 overpass in Lee County near Alico Road after a fiery crash Friday morning.
“The truck driver lost control of his semi-truck, struck the concrete barrier wall, and all of its contents went over the wall onto Alico Road,” said Florida Highway Patrol, Lieutenant Greg Bueno.
The semi-truck and trailer have been lowered off of northbound I-75 onto Alico Road, according to FHP.
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
The left and center lanes of NB I-75 are back open, however, the left lane and westbound lanes of Alico Road under the overpass continue to remain closed for cleanup.
The semi-truck’s driver, a 34-year-old Naples man, suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle involved was a 20-year-old Bonita Springs woman. She suffered no injuries, according to FHP.
FHP is continuing to investigate.
This is a developing story. Count on NBC2 to bring you more details as soon as they become readily available.
