Crash spills hydraulic fuel onto northbound US-41 in Lee County

Writer: Joey Pellegrino
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The scene of a hydraulic fuel spill on US-41 in Lee County, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Credit: South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District

Authorities shut down one lane of northbound US-41 between Alico Road and Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Lee County due to a hydraulic fuel leak from a crash.

According to the South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District, the shutdown includes the turn lane into Wal-Mart from Jamaica Bay Boulevard to Six Mile Cypress Parkway. An 18-wheeler debris hauler truck was involved in a collision on US-41 that ruptured the truck’s hydraulic tank. South Trail TK62 is at the scene awaiting a dump truck of sand to cover the hydraulic fluid.

Expect heavier traffic in the area and choose an alternate route.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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