A tractor-trailer carrying sand rolled over Monday afternoon as it traveled south along Interstate 75 near U.S. 27 in Broward County.
The driver of the 18-wheeler was on a trip from Immokalee when the rig overturned. The Florida Highway Patrol will investigate why that happened.
The highway patrol did not release the name of the driver, who had minor injuries. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue paramedics took him to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.
The accident happened around 2:16 p.m., just before Exit 23/U.S. 27, authorities said.
Just one lane of traffic was open as crews worked to clean up several yards of sand, leaked fuel, broken glass and other debris, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Kane said.
All lanes were reopened by 5 p.m., according to the highway patrol.
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