MCFR crews responded to concrete truck in flames that shut down Highway 40 | PHOTOS

MCFR says the driver of the truck was able to escape and no injuries were reported.

By Ryann Dickerson February 22, 2024 1:36 pm

ContributedMCFRMCFR crews responded to a concrete truck in flames on Thursday around 7:00 a.m.

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) says firefighters responded to a concrete truck on fire on Thursday around 7:00 a.m. just west of the Ocklawaha River Bridge on East Highway 40 in Silver Springs after receiving multiple calls.

Firefighters responded from multiple stations. Crews say the truck was “fully involved” in flames and that the bridge would have to be shut down.

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) responded also. The fire department says FDOT had concerns of the amount of oil on the bridge and sent a supervisor to the scene to evaluate.

They say the fire caused a complete closure of East Highway 40 until damage could be assessed. The roadway has since reopened.

MCFR says the truck driver was able to escape, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters from multiple stations responded to the concrete truck on fire on East Highway 40. Courtesy: MCFR

MCFR firefighters works to extinguish concrete truck on fire. Courtesy: MCFR

MCFR says Battalion Chief #2 responded on scene around 7:12 a.m. Courtesy: MCFR

Firefighters work to wash off oil on bridge on East Highway 40 after the fire. Courtesy: MCFR

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