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Authorities Investigating After Hazardous Spill on Florida's Turnpike in Doral

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A major Miami-Dade highway was shut down Monday evening after a truck rolled over and spilled "hazardous" materials onto the roadway, authorities said.

The southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike near NW 74th Street in Doral were shut down until around 8:45 p.m. Commuters experienced heavy delays before Okeechobee, authorities said.

Two lanes are currently closed at NW 74th Street, but two lanes are now open and traffic is flowing, authorities said.

According to Florida Highway Patrol officials, the truck was carrying hazardous materials when it overturned. Clearance efforts are currently underway.

There were no immediate reports of injuries. Please check back for more updates.

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