Multi-vehicle crash, fuel spill involving tanker briefly shuts down some NB lanes on Turnpike between Sawgrass Expressway and Glades Road

A multi-vehicle crash with injuries along the Florida Turnpike in Boca Raton Monday forced the closure of some northbound lanes at State Road 869, authorities said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a tanker truck veered off the road, went into an embankment and overturned near Exit 75, Glades Road, just after 6 a.m. on Monday. Officials said the crash resulted in an estimated 100-gallon fuel spill. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene of the wreck. 7Skyforce captured the overturned tanker as crews worked to clear the scene. As of Monday afternoon, two northbound lanes between the Sawgrass Expressway and Glades Road exits have re-opened. Officials said none of the injuries reported were life-threatening. Crews have also up righted the tractor trailer that rolled over.