GLADES COUNTY — Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrived at the scene of a traffic crash at 1:21 p.m. on Feb. 6, involving two semi-trailer trucks on U.S. 27 north of West Yaun Road in Glades County.
During the course of the crash, one semi, transporting several thousands of pounds of molasses, overturned. Subsequently a large quantity of the molasses and fuel from the semi spilled onto the roadway.
Northbound lanes of U.S. 27 were closed immediately, and traffic was still being diverted onto State Road 80 in late afternoon Wednesday. Emergency crews were on scene attempting to expedite the cleanup process. There were no injuries involved in the incident.
U.S. 27 was still reported to be closed to northbound traffic at 4:15 p.m.
Commuters can call 511 from their cellphone for updates or visit FL511.com.