8:26 PM UPDATE
CHAMPIONS GATE, Fla. — All westbound lanes of I-4 are accessible except for the far left (inside) lane, which requires repairs.
The westbound off-ramp at County Road 532 is closed due to a burnt truck trailer from the incident, which is being monitored by fire rescue personnel.
ORIGINAL STORY
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a major accident on I-4 westbound near Champions Gate has caused multiple lane closures.
In a statement issued by the Florida Department of Transportation, the incident involved hazardous materials, specifically fertilizer.
The eastbound lanes have been reopened, but westbound traffic is halted. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and proceed with caution in the area.
Alternative routes:
- All westbound traffic is being diverted off exit 62 to World Drive. The westbound I-4 on ramp at World Drive is closed.
- Drivers should consider taking World Drive to U.S. 192 as an alternate. S.R. 429 and S.R. 417 (tolled) are also options to avoid this crash scene.
The crash took place roughly around the I-4 WB mile marker 59.
Dispatched arrived on scene to assist at roughly 10:30 a.m.
There’s no new information available about the crash or the passengers at this time.
Channel 9 will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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