Debris Shuts Down Southbound Lanes of State Road 33

LAKELAND, FL — Debris shut down the southbound lanes of State Road 33 Friday after a truck apparently struck the I-4 overpass, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The incident happened shortly before 11:30 a.m.

"An unknown heavy truck or commercial vehicle traveling southbound on SR-33 was transporting a load, most likely heavy equipment, that was over height," explained Sgt. Steve Gaskins of the Florida Highway Patrol.

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"As the vehicle passed under the I-4 overpass, the load struck the overpass causing damage to the roadway," he said. "FHP Troopers currently have the southbound lanes of SR-33 closed for the next several hours as crews work to inspect the overpass and remove concrete debris from the roadway."

Anyone with that witnessed the information or who has information on the driver should call FHP at 813-558-1800 or by pressing *347 on their mobile phone.

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