Congestion for the I-75 NB MM 388 crash has dissipated. Continue to use caution on #I75 as the construction is still ongoing, and the lane closure NB MM 388 is still in effect. (Courtesy of GAC Smarttraffic)
CLEARED: Traffic congestion in Alachua on I-75 north from Exit 387 SR-26 to before SR-222.
A South Florida semi truck driver and his passenger had minor injuries Tuesday morning after crashing into the east guardrail on I-75 northbound near the Newberry Road exit.
Alachua County Fire Rescue has worked since the 4:30 a.m. incident to extinguish a fully-involved trailer. Hazmat crews were also called to the scene.
Florida Highway Patrol said cleanup will last all morning.
Francisco Grajales, 47, of Davie, was driving the 2016 tractor trailer, and Marcus Turner, 23, of Miami, was his passenger.
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