Florida’s Turnpike reopens after crash in Osceola County
Florida’s Turnpike reopened after a crash shut down a section of the road in Osceola County early Thursday.
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The crash happened in the Turnpike’s northbound lanes at mile marker 248 near Osceola Parkway, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 5 a.m.
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WFTV spotted at least two ambulances at the scene, but it’s unknown if anyone was hurt in the crash.
#BREAKING: TPK N shutdown at Osceola Pkwy.
*All lanes closed*
Backups stretch for miles.
LIVE on @WFTV with details and alt routes. pic.twitter.com/4BNULWXRUN— Alexa Lorenzo (@ALorenzoTV) June 30, 2022
Channel 9′s Alexa Lorenzo said northbound traffic was backed up for several miles in the area of the incident.
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The road was reopened just before 7 a.m.
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