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Head-on collision causes lane closures and fuel spill on highway, Polk County FL

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US Hwy 98 N, Florida

A head-on collision involving several vehicles occurred on southbound Highway 98 near Florida. Two lanes and a turning lane are closed. A diesel truck leaked fuel, and crews are working to clean it up.

Audio|Source: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS
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I'm old seeing. I'll give you a better update.
00:02
Looks like we got southbound 98,
00:06
two lanes shut down and one turn lane.
00:09
FHP, looks like I've got two or three vehicles all involved.
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This has copies.
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Southbound Highway 98.
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Two lanes are shut down, including a turning lane.
00:22
No further.
00:23
Now for two hours.
00:26
Matthew back to dispatch.
00:28
It looks like it was a head-on.
00:29
Looks like a diesel truck, so it's leaking its oil.
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Crews right now are putting pads and absorbent down on the ground.

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US Hwy 98 N, Florida
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