SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — A tractor-trailer carrying tomatoes caught fire early Monday morning on southbound I-75 in Sumter County due to a mechanical issue.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. when the driver noticed the problem and quickly disconnected the tractor from the trailer, preventing the fire from spreading to the tractor itself.
The trailer, however, was fully engulfed in flames.
Crews arrived to handle the fire and regulate traffic. Despite the intense flames, no injuries were reported, says the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver’s quick action to disconnect the tractor likely prevented more damage and kept everyone safe.
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