FLORIDA — A truck driver was seriously injured Friday morning after a crash on Interstate 10 in Escambia County that temporarily shut down part of the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred shortly after 7 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of I-10 near mile marker 17. Authorities said a 44-year-old Pensacola man was driving across a bridge when a tire on his truck reportedly ruptured.
The sudden blowout caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The truck overturned and struck the bridge wall before coming to rest on top of it, officials said.
Despite the severity of the crash, the driver was able to exit the vehicle on his own. He sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Officials closed a portion of the eastbound lanes of I-10 while crews worked to remove the overturned truck and clear the scene. Drivers were advised to use alternate routes as the roadway remained closed during the cleanup.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
