I-75 northbound reopens in Marion County after large truck hits overpass, officials say

Northbound I-75 blocked in Marion County

Interstate 75 northbound is currently closed in Marion County after a large truck hit the overpass at Southwest 66th Street, officials say. Traffic is being diverted at Highway 484.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Interstate 75 northbound in Marion County has reopened after being closed for several hours after a large truck hit the overpass at Southwest 66th Street on Friday, officials say. 

What happened?

What we know:

Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) officials said northbound I-75 closed on Friday morning after a large truck struck the overpass at Southwest 66th Street. 

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Northbound I-75 is currently closed after a large truck struck the overpass at Southwest 66th Street. (Credit: Marion County Fire Rescue)

A crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) shows that a semi-truck was hauling a large excavator on a flatbed trailer, which struck the overpass as the truck tried to drive under. The driver, a 71-year-old man from Ocala, was not injured. 

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Pictures from first responders show where the lower half of the overpass was struck, as well as the debris blocking the roadway. 

Traffic was being diverted at Highway 484. 

This traffic camera shows the heavy backup that was on Interstate 75 in Marion County. 

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