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Roads open: I-4 lane closure overnight in Lakeland after diesel fuel spill from semi-truck: FDOT

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LAKELAND, Fla. — All lanes appear to be open after a cleanup from a diesel spill on eastbound I-4 near Exit 38 in Lakeland is prompting emergency lane and shoulder closures for cleanup and repairs on the evening of Sept. 16.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) stated that the spill damaged the eastbound inside lane and shoulder, affecting a roughly quarter-mile stretch. Crews worked to clean up the area and repair the pavement.

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Electric car door failures linked to deaths, trapped children and a new push for federal action

A Tampa mother's cell phone video from a Halloween morning two years ago still captures the panic she felt watching her 1½-year-old daughter trapped inside a Tesla Model 3 — unable to get out.

Electric car door failures linked to deaths, trapped children and new push for federal action