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Septic tank truck driver killed in fiery rollover crash on Turnpike; highway closed near Bird Road in SW Miami-Dade
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rubén Rosario , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The accident was reported to have happened on a Thursday, and the scene was captured from above by a news helicopter. A fatal accident occurred on the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade.
A fatal accident occurred on the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami -Dade. The incident involved a tanker truck that caught fire. Two people were inside the vehicle when the accident happened.
Unfortunately, one person was trapped and died at the scene. The accident led to the closure of the highway in both directions. The cause of the accident is known to involve a loss of control by the driver.
Further details about the incident are available from news outlets. The accident was reported to have happened on a Thursday, and the scene was captured from above by a news helicopter.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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