ALACHUA CO., FL – A collision involving an overturned semi-truck in Alachua County claimed the lives of two people on Saturday, WFTV reports.
Troopers say the truck, which was hauling cars, overturned in the southbound lanes of I-75 near the Alachua/Marion County line sometime after 7 p.m.
Two people traveling in a minivan next to the truck suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Their identities are being withheld pending further investigation. It is unclear whether the truck’s driver was hurt.
Major traffic delays were reported in the area for some time following the crash. All lanes have since reopened.
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