Semi-Truck Crash Shuts Southbound Florida Turnpike Ramp, Causes Multi-Mile Traffic Delays

A major traffic disruption occurred in Orlando, Florida, due to a semi-truck overturning on the southbound ramp from Florida's Turnpike to Interstate 4, causing the ramp to close and leading to backups exceeding three miles. The crash happened early Friday morning and forced drivers to use Kirkman Road as a detour to I-4, with authorities advising caution and alternative routes for southbound travelers. The incident has significantly impacted traffic flow, with no additional details about the crash circumstances released yet. Separately, in Pennsylvania, a deadly pedestrian crash on the eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike between the New Castle and Cranberry interchanges has led to lane closures, with an ongoing investigation and no reopening timeline announced. Additionally, in Southwest Miami-Dade, a police-involved crash at Bird Road and Southwest 74th Avenue caused lane closures and slow traffic, though no hospital transports were reported by emergency services. These incidents collectively highlight recent significant traffic disruptions on major U.S. highways due to accidents involving both vehicles and pedestrians.