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.