Authorities have reopened the southbound lanes of the Interstate I-95 in Miami-Dade early Monday morning, following a prolonged closure of over 12 hours due to a severe accident.
Thousands of people were trapped on I-95 on Sunday afternoon after a crash involving a fuel tanker truck led to a complete closure of the southbound lanes, causing significant traffic congestion around midday.
Images shared on Instagram by the account Only in Dade show several heavily damaged vehicles, including a Lexus sedan, a red pickup truck, and an overturned fuel tanker.
The incident occurred near Northwest 103rd Street in Miami-Dade County, where all southbound lanes were closed due to the accident, which also involved at least two other vehicles.
Traffic cameras captured the worst of the congestion around 1:00 p.m., as reported by local media. They later showed the southbound lanes empty, with only emergency crews visible, working on clearing the area.
The Miami-Dade Fire Department reported a fuel spill on the highway but did not provide details on possible injuries or the exact circumstances of the accident.
Key Details on Miami-Dade I-95 Fuel Tanker Accident
This section provides answers to important questions regarding the recent accident on Miami-Dade's I-95.
What caused the closure of I-95 in Miami-Dade?
The closure was caused by a severe accident involving a fuel tanker truck and multiple vehicles.
When did the lanes reopen?
The southbound lanes of I-95 were reopened early Monday morning after being closed for over 12 hours.
Were there any injuries reported?
The Miami-Dade Fire Department has not provided details about possible injuries at this time.