Traffic alert: Car crashes into canal on Florida Turnpike. One airlifted to hospital.
Briefly

On Friday morning, a car accident occurred on the Florida Turnpike at Mile Marker 9, causing one vehicle to plunge into a canal. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was quick to respond, deploying over 10 units including specialized dive teams. Firefighters conducted thorough searches and successfully rescued one individual from the overturned vehicle, who was subsequently airlifted to a hospital due to critical injuries. This incident has resulted in significant traffic delays in the northbound lanes of the turnpike, affecting local commuters trying to navigate the area during the incident's aftermath.
Emergency responders swiftly responded to a car crash on the Florida Turnpike, where one vehicle overturned into a canal, resulting in serious injuries.
With over 10 units deployed, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's dive teams executed thorough searches to locate the overturned vehicle and ensure the safety of the victim.
In the aftermath of the incident, significant traffic delays were reported in the northbound lanes, highlighting the impact of such accidents on local commutes.
Aerial transport was necessary to quickly transfer the injured person to a nearby hospital, underscoring the critical nature of the injuries sustained.
Read at Miami Herald
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