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News: Truck overturns on I-75 in Pasco County, injuring 2 and snarling traffic

PASCO COUNTY, FL – A semi-truck accident in Pasco County on Monday morning left two people injured and caused major traffic delays, WFTS reported.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident took place on State Road 56 at about 11:15 a.m.  An investigation indicated that an SUV hit a gravel truck as both vehicles were changing lanes near I-75 and Cypress Ridge Boulevard.

The truck overturned, and both drivers were injured.  No details were released on the severity of their injuries.

The crash resulted in a spill of nearly 40 tons of gravel onto the eastbound lanes of SR-56.  The lanes were shut down for nearly two hours while the scene was being cleared.

At Whittel & Melton, our Florida truck accident lawyers can help anyone who has been involved in a truck accident.  We will work hard to help our clients get a fair payment for all that they have suffered.  We are paid on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not get paid unless our client wins their case. Give us a call at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to get started with a free consultation.

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