Semi hangs over side of overpass on Polk Parkway

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) —Authorities have responded to a crash that left a semi-truck hanging over the side of an overpass on the Polk Parkway in Auburndale.

The incident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. on Polk Parkway East at Old Dixie Highway. It appears authorities have shut down all lanes of Polk Parkway East in the area where the crash occurred.

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The driver of the semi-truck lost control of the truck and took out about 300 feet of guiderail, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The driver was not injured.

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