Tractor-trailer falls off overpass in Florida after fiery crash (NCD)

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A crash and fire sent a semi-truck over the edge of a Florida interstate, leaving it dangling until troopers were able to lower the truck to the ground.

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Photos and videos posted to social media by Florida Highway Patrol show the truck hanging off northbound Interstate 75 in Lee County. While the wheels of the trailer are touching the ground, the cab of the truck remained on top of the overpass.

Northbound Interstate 75 at Alico Road Overpass in Lee County. The northbound lanes of I75 and westbound lanes of Alico Road are closed! pic.twitter.com/E8Qeus4duQ

Photos shared from the top of the overpass show foam left behind after crews sprayed the vehicle to put out a fire.

Fiery crash leaves tractor-trailer hanging off overpass View from the northbound I-75 overpass in Lee County, where you can see what remains of a truck's cab after a fiery crash. (Florida Highway Patrol)

Troopers told WINK that the truck was the only vehicle involved in the crash and no injuries were reported.

Video shared by FHP shows crews working to lower the truck to the ground in order to remove it from the scene and reopen the roadway.

Progress UPDATE: The semi truck and trailer has been lowered off of NB I75 onto Alico Road‼️Definitely not something you see everyday! Thankfully no injuries involved‼️ pic.twitter.com/6CLGqdk9wk

Troopers have not released any cause for the crash or fire, and said they are continuing to investigate, WFLA reported.

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