Driver dead after semi tanker overturns in Bradford County

BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. — The driver of a semi tanker that overturned Wednesday morning in Bradford County is dead, authorities said.

The crash happened near the intersection of SE CR 221 and US HWY 301 S.

The driver has been identified by the Florida Highway Patrol as a 56-year-old man from Seffner.

The Bradford County Fire Rescue said the semi tanker was carrying hazardous materials.

At one point, the crash shut down all lanes of US HWY 301.

FHP is investigating.

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