A hazmat situation at a factory in Davie prompted the closure of a portion of both the north and southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike Sunday.
Davie Police said an ammonia leak from Reddy Ice, located at 5050 SW 51st Street, prompted officials to declare the hazmat call shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Police ordered the evacuation of all structures in the area.
The Florida Highway Patrol shut down the Florida Turnpike between Hollywood and Griffin as a precaution.
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Two lanes in the 5100 block of southbound State Road 7 were also shut down, Davie Police said.
The Davie Fire Department was able to stop the ammonia leak and open the roadways nearly two hours later.
