florida turnpike accident today
What happened
- In the early hours of Wednesday (around 3:20–3:30 a.m. local time), a multi-vehicle crash involving three semi-trucks occurred southbound near mile marker 248 — just south of Osceola Parkway / near Kissimmee, Florida, in Osceola County, Florida.
- According to the crash report: a 2018 semi-truck — traveling behind a 2013 Volvo semi and a 2025 Freightliner semi — failed to slow when the trucks ahead were decelerating. That 2018 truck rear-ended the Volvo, which then collided with the Freightliner. The 2018 truck subsequently caught fire.
⚠️ Casualties & Damage
- The driver of the 2018 semi-truck was killed at the scene.
- The driver of the Volvo (a 38-year-old man) was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
- The driver of the Freightliner was reportedly uninjured.
🛑 Traffic Impact
- All southbound lanes at the crash site were closed for many hours — forcing drivers to exit at Osceola Parkway and take alternate routes (e.g. Orange Blossom Trail/OBT).
- Northbound traffic reportedly also experienced delays, although detours weren’t required for northbound drivers.
🔎 What’s Next / Investigation
- The incident is being investigated by Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The medical examiner’s office will formally identify the deceased driver.
- Authorities will likely review dash-cam / CCTV and other evidence to determine factors (e.g. tailgating, distraction, brake-light visibility) that led to the crash.
If you like — I can check local news sources and provide updates (number of vehicles involved, identity of the deceased, road-reopening times) — sometimes these details emerge hours after the crash.
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