Commuters in Osceola County faced a standstill today as a vehicle fire engulfed a semi-truck on Florida’s Turnpike, prompting authorities to shut down northbound traffic. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that the incident took place around noon near the 204-mile marker, in the vicinity of Kenansville, according to a report by ClickOrlando.
The blaze has proved to be a significant hazard on the roadway, with the fire department’s scanner indicating the truck was reportedly carrying sugar, a detail reported by WFTV. The Florida Highway Patrol did not immediately disclose further information on the possible cause of the fire, nor the condition of the truck’s operator…