Early this morning, a severe accident on the Florida Turnpike brought the northbound lanes to a standstill in St. Cloud, as confirmed by the Florida Department of Transportation. The incident, which occurred near Friars Cove Road at mile marker 236 around 8:14 a.m., caused traffic delays stretching for miles.
The conditions of the highway gradually improved by mid-morning, with FDOT stating that only the right shoulder had remained blocked as of about 10:30 a.m., as reported by ClickOrlando. However, the severity of the collision was underscored by the news that two individuals were airlifted to the hospital following a crash involving a box truck and a car hauler.
This information was detailed by the Florida Highway Patrol, noting the accident took place just before 9 a.m. near the US-192 exit. Drivers were advised to seek alternative routes, with recommendations to exit the Turnpike at the Canoe Creek Toll Plaza to avoid the northbound lanes, according to WESH.
