PALM HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) — A semi truck crash is blocking the southbound lanes of US-19 in Palm Harbor.

The 64-year-old driver fell asleep near the intersection of US-19 and Curlew Road (SR 586) and crashed into a construction zone, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The truck was hauling palm oil. The driver, who is from Bristol, was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes until the roadway is cleared.

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