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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - All but one lane of northbound I-95 remained closed in Mims early Thursday evening due to a deadly crash involving a semi truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The southbound lanes were partially restricted.
Northbound lanes are closed at mile marker 232, north of Deering Parkway, FHP said. On the southbound I-95, the inside lane is closed, FHP said.
NB I-95 detour in place
There is a detour in place, according to FDOT:
- Motorists traveling on northbound I-95 should take exit 231 to Deering Parkway (C.R. 5A), turn left onto U.S. 1, then turn left onto State Road 442 (Indian River Boulevard) to reach I-95.
What we know:
The crash happened around 2:25 p.m. and involved a semi truck and a 2004 Volvo truck.
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FHP said after the crash, the semi-truck overturned, hit the guardrail, and became engulfed in flames. The semi-truck driver died at the scene. The driver of the Volvo truck and passenger were not hurt, and remained at the scene, FHP said.
What we don't know:
The circumstances of the crash, including the cause, were not immediately known. These are actively under investigation, FHP said.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Transportation.