POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a collision between a semi truck and a box truck on Highway 37 South near Four Corners Mine Road.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 8 a.m.

When Polk County Fire Rescue crews arrived, they found both vehicles engulfed in flames which caused brush located on the east side of Hwy 37 S to catch on fire.

Officials said crews worked quickly to extinguish the vehicles on fire and then the to extinguish the brush fire after confirming the driver conditions to prevent it from spreading throughout the area. 

According to officials, one truck was carrying phosphate, and the other was a flower transportation truck. There was a significant diesel fuel leak and hydraulic oil leak from both vehicles involved in the crash.

Department of Environmental Protection was notified about the spills and TransPhos is responsible for cleanup and handling all items listed.

While PCFR crews were on scene, they were able to determine there were two fatalities.

No patients were transported from the scene.