Semi truck in ditch blocks Poplar Dr near Gwinnett, Charlotte County FL


A semi-truck's tractor portion went into a ditch near Gwinnett and Poplar, blocking Poplar Drive. No injuries were reported. The incident caused traffic delays and a detour in the area.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Engine six, battalion, one, so Burmonds still closed down because of that wreck.
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That's affirmative, they're getting a truck out of the ditch now, but still gonna be a bit.
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Central Engine 6.
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Engine 6.
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Be advised, you have a semi-the-tractor portion is often a ditch at Gwinnett and Poplar.
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There's no injuries that appears he's trying to get a tow truck at this time, but it is slowing down the detour as well.
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Can you advise the cross streets again?
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Gwinnett and Poplar?
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Copy. Copy.
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Engine 6 Central, is there any roadblock?
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That's affirmative.
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Poplar is blocked, which is backing of the detour around Vermont as well.
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Location mentioned:
Poplar Dr, Florida 33982
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