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Photo by: (FL 511) Emergency crews were on the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on I-95 North at SR-9B. A Department of Transporation camera showed flames and thick black smoke coming from the vehicle near the St. Johns and Duval County line. Traffic was backed up for about two hours while crews were on the scene. Truck fire accidents are among the most dangerous and complex types of roadway incidents. Victims often suffer severe burns, smoke inhalation, and long-term trauma.

Photo by WJXT News4JAX Two right lanes were blocked Thursday afternoon on Interstate 95 south at J Turner Butler Boulevard following a motorcycle crash. All lanes reopened around 12:35 p.m. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries due to the lack of protection riders have compared to other vehicles. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the unique challenges motorcyclists face after an accident. Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers are dedicated to helping victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma.

 Two people were rescued on Wednesday from the balcony of a burning apartment near Millenia, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. Firefighters responded that evening to the 4000 block of Henley Road, reporting smoke could be seen, the fire department said in a statement. The firefighters were able to get the two people out of the unit and get the fire under control, the statement reads. The ages of the two people who were rescued had not been confirmed at

A construction worker was seriously injured after a wall collapsed on top of him at a job site, authorities said. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said the incident happened at 1635 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., just after 10 a.m. on Thursday. Officials said the victim was working at a private home when the wall fell on him. Technical Rescue Team units were dispatched to the scene to free the worker. The man was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with

Photo by: FDOT A blown tire is being blamed for a huge backup on I-75 Wednesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The accident near Toledo Blade Road in Sarasota County snarled traffic and closed down all southbound lanes for several hours. Investigators said a truck pulling a trailer was heading southbound in the center lane at about 10:25 a.m. The truck experienced a ”catastrophic failure” of its right rear tire, forcing the truck into the left lane where a

Photo by: winknews Two people have died following a crash in Punta Gorda involving a sedan and SUV. The crash occurred Wednesday morning three miles south of Bermont Road. At 7:07 a.m., Charlotte County Public Safety crews were dispatched to State Road 31 and Bermont Rd. for a head-on collision. CCPS said that an off-duty firefighters was first on scene and immediately stopped to help until responding crews arrived. Engine 9 arrived to find two vehicles with significant front-end damage. SR-31

A 75-year-old man died after losing control of his E-bike in Port Charlotte. The incident occurred on the Harbor Boulevard east side sidewalk on early Tuesday morning, where the E-bike collided with shrubbery and a lamp post. The man was separated from the bike and landed on the grass shoulder. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.  Legal Support After an E-Bike AccidentE-bike accidents are becoming more common as electric bicycles grow

A major crash has shut down the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in St. Cloud. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two people were airlifted to the hospital near the US-192 exit after a box truck and a car hauler collided in the northbound lanes. The crash happened just before 9 a.m. on Thursday. Drivers should avoid the northbound lanes and exit Florida’s Turnpike at the Canoe Creek Toll Plaza. How Ovadia Law Group Builds Strong Car Accident CasesWinning a

Orange County Fire Rescue responded to a large house fire in Keenes Point on Wednesday night. In the video provided by OCFR, flames can be seen shooting from the roof of the mansion. Multiple fire trucks are stationed outside the home, and over 50 firefighters were on the scene working to put the fire out, OCFR said. No one was found inside when they searched the home, OCFR said. The origin of the fire is being investigated. Legal Help After

A deadly crash has shut down part of SR-471 in Center Hill in Sumter County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5 a.m. on Thursday at CR-48. Drivers should avoid that intersection for their morning commute and use CR-478 as a detour. WESH 2 is working to learn how many people were injured and killed in the crash. This is a developing story. What to Do Immediately After a Car AccidentThe moments after a car accident

One person is dead after a car crashed into a canal in Glades County on Tuesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a car was traveling north on State Road 78, approaching an overpass on Indian Prairie Canal. FHP said the car veered off the road to the right and crashed into a water-filled canal, where the car became submerged. FHP said the crash occurred on Tuesday, but troopers were notified about the submerged car on Wednesday. FHP said the

A pedestrian lost their life after being struck by a vehicle late Wednesday night in West Palm Beach. The West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) reported that officers responded to the crash on the 1200 block of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. at 11:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers reported finding a person with severe, life-threatening injuries. Despite their efforts to administer life-saving measures, WPBPD said that the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officials said that the investigation is ongoing