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The brief
- An overturned tractor-trailer caused major traffic delays in Maitland on Thursday.
- Officials said the truck overturned on the eastbound Maitland Boulevard ramp to I-4 and leaked chlorine.
- No injuries were reported, but the ramp is expected to remain closed for an extended period.
An overturned tractor-trailer carrying chlorine caused lane closures and traffic disruptions Thursday in Maitland, officials said.
No injuries were reported.
What we know:
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the semi was traveling eastbound on the Maitland Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound Interstate 4 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, causing the truck to overturn onto the right shoulder.
Authorities said no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The City of Maitland said one lane of eastbound Maitland Boulevard and the eastbound I-4 on-ramp were closed because of a chemical leak involving chlorine. Orange County hazardous materials crews responded to the scene.
Officials warned motorists to avoid the area.
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Source: Fox35orlando
