Semi driver falls asleep behind wheel and overturns truck on I-4 in Orlando, troopers say

ORLANDO, Fla. - A box truck hauling frozen food overturned on its side in the middle of Interstate 4 after the driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel and hit a crash barrier Thursday morning, according to troopers.

The crash happened shortly before 7:30 a.m. on I-4 East at mile marker 69, about a mile from State Road 535.

At least two lanes were blocked in the area for hours before crews were able to remove the truck from the road.

The 30-year-old driver from Miami was taken to an emergency room with minor injuries.