Semi-truck seen hanging off overpass after crash on Polk Parkway East

All lanes of Polk Parkway East are closed at Old Dixie Highway.

A semi-truck is left hanging off the side of an overpass after a crash Wednesday evening in Polk County.

Credit: Florida Highway Patrol
Semi-truck seen hanging off overpass on Polk Parkway East at Old Dixie Highway

The Florida Highway Patrol says it was called around 6:20 p.m. to a crash on Polk Parkway East at Exit 18: Old Dixie Highway.

All lanes of Polk Parkway East (State Road 570) remain closed in that area. Drivers should find an alternate route.

Troopers said there were injuries reported, but did not say how many people were hurt. It’s also not clear what caused the crash.

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