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