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Trucks line up under turnpike overpass after man threatens to jump

Published August 29, 2018
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - The Florida Turnpike was closed at mile marker 260 in both directions briefly on Tuesday due to man on an overpass in distress, reported the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Trucks could be seen lined up under the overpass. FHP posted a photo of the trucks with the caption "TruckersToTheRescue."

The man was eventually safely removed from the Kirkman road overpass of the Florida Turnpike, reported Orlando police. 


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