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Fuel Tanker Overturns on I‑595 in Davie, Forcing Westbound Shutdown After Major Spill

Hazmat crews are working to stop a leak that reached the highway drainage system.

Overview

  • Florida Highway Patrol said a fuel tanker rear-ended a van near Davie Road Extension, rolled onto its side, and spilled most of roughly 4,000 gallons of fuel.
  • The tanker’s load included about 3,000 gallons of diesel and 1,000 gallons of gasoline, according to Davie Fire Rescue.
  • Investigators reported a semi-truck swerved to avoid the overturned tanker and struck the tanker and a car.
  • The tanker and semi drivers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, and no additional injuries were immediately reported.
  • All westbound lanes and several on-ramps remain closed with traffic diverted to U.S. 441 as Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue works to contain the leak and FHP continues its investigation.