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Fertilizer truck overturns on US 98 in Polk County

Drivers should avoid U.S. Highway 98 between Pool Branch and Parrish roads for an overturned semi-truck.
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Drivers should avoid U.S. Highway 98 between Pool Branch and Parrish roads for an overturned semi-truck.

FROSTPROOF, Fla. -- A semi-truck hauling fertilizer overturned on U.S. Highway 98 in Polk County, forcing its closure.

The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. Monday between Pool Branch and Parrish roads, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies say there are about 30-40 yards of roadway covered in fertilizer.

The driver was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

It is not yet known when the highway will reopen to traffic.

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