NB I-95 traffic diverted after semi overturns, spilling ketchup onto roadway

Section of I-95 to remain closed until ketchup, truck removed

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic on northbound Interstate 95 at mile marker 156 was being diverted after a semitruck carrying ketchup overturned, spilling containers onto the road.

The Florida Highway Patrol said a tire on the semitruck separated, causing the driver to lose control and the truck to overturn.

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Officials said some traffic began to be let through, but the two right lanes remain closed.

Drivers were being diverted off the interstate and were encouraged to take U.S. 1 and re-enter I-95 at Malabar Road.

Traffic is heavily backed up to Grant Road.

Troopers said a portion of I-95 will be shut down until the ketchup and truck are removed.


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