Interstate 4 Has Been Closed at ChampionsGate After Accident Leads to Semi Fire
While traffic on Interstate 4 is usually heavy, the highway was brought to a standstill this afternoon after an accident near ChampionsGate.
According to a report from Fox 35 Orlando, Interstate 4 has been closed in both directions after a crash caused a semi-truck hauling fertilizer to hit a guardrail. The accident sparked a fire.
The semi was engulfed in flames, and clouds of smoke covered the area. You can see the harrowing footage in WESH 2’s report.
The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that the accident involved a 2017 Ford Focus and a semi. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. The highway, however, will be closed for an extended period.
Traffic Is Being Rerouted
The crash happened on westbound I-4 near mile marker 59. Both westbound and eastbound traffic have been stopped, and vehicles are being diverted.
Due to the accident, westbound traffic is being directed to detour at exit 62.

A semi fire has caused traffic on I-4 to be halted near ChampionsGate. Photo: Fox35
Eastbound traffic is being forced to divert down exit 58.
You May Need to Plan Ahead
As of this writing, the accident has continued to block I-4. There is no timetable for when the interstate will reopen.
So, if you are traveling in and around Walt Disney World, you may want to plan ahead.

Traffic on Interstate 4 has been halted by an accident. Walt Disney World Entrance
Traffic may remain congested throughout the afternoon.
As always, be sure to check back with MIckeyBlog. We will continue to update you on all the news coming out of Walt Disney World.