Two early morning crashes involving rolled over tractor-trailers closed lanes of U.S. 27 in Broward County early Tuesday.
Chopper footage showed the crashes, which took place just north of I-595 before 3 a.m. this morning.
Florida Highway Patrol officials said the first tractor-trailer rolled over while traveling north. The driver, who was not identified, was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries but was listed in stable condition.
A second crash took place moments later, with hazmat units called to the scene after fuel spilled from the trailer. The driver was not transported to the hospital and was treated at the scene.
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Traffic was diverted to the southbound lanes for drivers traveling in both directions.
Both crashes are being investigated.
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