A truck carrying cement rolled over Saturday on Orange Avenue in Fort Pierce, spilling its load across the road and blocking all lanes, according to deputies. The crash happened in the 21000 block of Orange Avenue and resulted in a complete closure of the roadway as crews worked to clear the spilled cement from all lanes.
The driver was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The extent of the injuries was not specified, but authorities indicated the driver's condition was stable enough that the injuries did not pose a serious threat to life.
Orange Avenue was closed in the area as cleanup crews worked to remove the spilled cement and clear the overturned truck from the roadway. The cement spill covered all lanes, making it impossible for any traffic to pass through the crash site. Drivers were being detoured onto C-24 Canal Road and Sneed Road to bypass the closure. Motorists were asked to avoid the area if possible to allow emergency responders and cleanup crews to work without interference from traffic.
The cause of the rollover was not immediately clear. The complete lane closure and extensive cleanup operation suggested a significant amount of cement was spilled across the roadway, requiring specialized equipment and crews to remove the material and restore normal traffic flow to Orange Avenue.