Urgent: Dump Truck Overturns and Catches Fire on I-4 Access Road
UPDATE: A dump truck has overturned and caught fire on the I-4 access road, triggering a significant emergency response from the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. on August 23, 2025, in Hillsborough County, causing major disruptions for morning commuters.
According to authorities, the accident involved a single-unit dump truck operated by a 54-year-old man from Tampa. He was traveling westbound on the access road leading from U.S. 301 to westbound I-4 when he lost control and collided with the median divider wall. The impact was severe, causing the truck to overturn and ignite.
Debris from the crash posed an additional hazard. Fragments of concrete were propelled into the path of a Ford sedan driven by a 21-year-old man from Lake Mary. The sedan struck the debris before finally coming to rest on the highway shoulder, narrowly avoiding further injury.
Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders transported the dump truck driver to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the other driver remained on the scene. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this alarming incident.
As of now, there are no reports of traffic fatalities, but the crash has led to significant delays on the access road. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes, as the investigation continues and cleanup efforts are underway.
Officials are urging anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the Florida Highway Patrol. This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, particularly on busy highways.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
