Former Tropical Storm Nestor made landfall just before 1 p.m. CT today on St. Vincent Island, Florida. Live updates:
A reported tornado passed over the roadway and caused a tractor trailer “to overturn” onto another vehicle on Interstate-4 in Polk County, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Steve Gaskins. Debris from the impact then struck two other cars, both those vehicles were able to come to a “controlled stop,” a FHP press release said.
Westbound I-4 lanes were closed following the accident at 11 p.m. ET Thursday until 1:30 a.m. Friday. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, the release said.
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