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Semi-truck spills 50 gallons of diesel fuel in Tampa crash

A semi-truck crash slowed traffic in the area of Bearss and Nebraska avenues in Tampa.
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It's believed an unbalanced load might have caused a semi-truck to crash onto its side, spilling its contents and several gallons of fuel in Tampa.

TAMPA, Fla. -- It's believed an unbalanced load might have caused a semi-truck to crash onto its side, spilling its contents and several gallons of fuel.

Its driver was not hurt.

The crash happened just before 8 a.m. Monday near Bearss and Nebraska avenues, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The truck driver felt the trailer losing stability, likely from an unbalanced load, as he made a turn. A tire failed and caused the truck to crash.

About 50 gallons of diesel fuel poured into the roadway and grassy shoulder.

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