Vehicle fire blocks traffic on S.R. 417 in Seminole County
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A truck hauling cargo that caught fire on the Lake Jesup Bridge of State Road 417 in the Seminole County caused traffic backups late Thursday afternoon.
The truck was pulled over on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes of the Lake Jesup Bridge. Officials said that traffic was backed up for several miles.
A video from FOX 35 viewer Machelle Ferry shows the car on fire.
Car on fire blocks traffic in Seminole County
A car that caught fire on a bridge on State Road 417 in the Seminole County area is causing traffic backups. Officials said that traffic is backed up for several miles. (Credit: Machelle Ferry)
The Lake Jesup Bridge is one of the state's longest freestanding bridges and is part of the Seminole County Expressway.
The FOX 35 News team has reached out to officials for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for more updates.
The car that caught fire is located on the Lake Jesup Bridge on State Road 417 in the Seminole County area. (Credit: Machelle Ferry)
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by a resident in a video, as well as from FOX 35 traffic cameras.