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Deadly septic truck crash shuts down Florida Turnpike near Bird Road
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk CBS Miami , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the crash are available from CBS4 Miami, including the circumstances surrounding the accident and its impact on the community. A fatal accident occurred on the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade, involving a septic truck.
A fatal accident occurred on the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami -Dade, involving a septic truck. The truck lost control and caught fire, resulting in a rollover crash. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and all lanes of the turnpike were closed for hours.
The incident was severe enough to cause a significant disruption to traffic in the area. Further details about the crash are available from CBS4 Miami, including the circumstances surrounding the accident and its impact on the community.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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