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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A cement truck drove off Florida's Turnpike into a canal Thursday morning in Palm Beach County.

According to the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), the accident occurred at around 6:20 a.m. near mile marker 76, Glades Road.

When units arrived, they noticed the vehicle's rear axle was visible from the canal, but the front of the truck was submerged in 5-10 feet of water.

Two PBCFR divers equipped with SCUBA gear searched the vehicle and found the driver, who was transported as a trauma alert.

The Florida Highway Patrol will be investigating the incident. Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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