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Tractor-trailer overturns on St. Pete entrance ramp, catches fire

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — An overturned tractor-trailer caused traffic delays Tuesday morning, with its driver being hospitalized.

The Florida Highway Patrol said it happened at about 7:20 a.m. when the rig was traveling westbound on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690. 

“The driver failed to negotiate a curve and the vehicle overturned, erupting in flames after a fuel leak,” an FHP spokesman said.

The driver suffered serious injuries.

Shortly before 11 a.m., FHP said crews were still working to clean up the ramp.

The driver’s name hasn’t been released.

Photo by Florida Highway Patrol

Spectrum News Staff

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