Debris litters I-95 at MLK for hours; multiple vehicles damaged

Jacksonville, FL — A crash involving an overturned truck hauling debris closed all southbound lanes of I-95 for hours today.  All lanes have since reopened.

The Florida Department of Transportation says a bridge inspection team has found there was minor damage to the overpass, and it is safe for travel.

Florida Highway Patrol says a portion of the scrap metal inside the truck hit the underside of the overpass, causing debris to fall on the road. At least one car hit the debris.

FHP says the driver of the truck failed to safely negotiate a curve onto the on ramp to SB I-95, causing the truck to overturn and spill debris all over southbound lanes of the highway.

Two additional vehicles were unable to avoid hitting the debris.  The drivers of those vehicles were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The truck driver, who is from Lake City was cited for careless driving.