HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A tractor-trailer hauling sand overturned on the westbound entrance ramp of Interstate 4 at Mango Road this afternoon, causing significant delays and spilling its sandy cargo across the roadway. The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 PM, according to a preliminary report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The report indicates that the tractor-trailer, driven by a 61-year-old man from Tampa, was traveling northbound on Mango Road and attempting to turn left onto the westbound I-4 entrance ramp. The driver reportedly failed to negotiate the turn, resulting in the vehicle overturning.
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The impact of the rollover caused the truck to spill its entire load of sand onto the entrance ramp and potentially into the travel lanes of westbound I-4. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene.
The FHP confirmed that the driver of the tractor-trailer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
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