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Semi Truck Collision on I-95 Causes 150 Gallons of Diesel Fuel to Spill in Brevard County

By  //  November 18, 2021

crash happened around 6 a.m.

Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a messy crash Thursday morning involving two semi trucks that spilled 150 gallons of diesel fuel on southbound I-95 in Malabar at mile marker at 169. ( Palm Bay Professional Firefighters Image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Florida Highway Patrol and local firefighters responded to the scene of a scary crash Thursday morning involving two semi trucks that spilled 150 gallons of diesel fuel on southbound I-95 in Malabar at mile marker at 169.

The crash happened around 6 a.m.

As a result of the crash, one of the semi-trucks caught fire.

One of the drivers was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The southbound lanes were closed at the crash site for cleanup.

Southbound I-95 was being diverted off at exit 173 on Malabar Road as traffic was backed up for miles while rescue crews cleaned up the scene.

The lanes are now open.

Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a messy crash Thursday morning involving two semi trucks that spilled 150 gallons of diesel fuel on southbound I-95 in Malabar at mile marker at 169. ( Palm Bay Professional Firefighters Image)
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a messy crash Thursday morning involving two semi trucks that spilled 150 gallons of diesel fuel on southbound I-95 in Malabar at mile marker at 169. ( Palm Bay Professional Firefighters Image)