News Southbound Turnpike lanes shut down following ‘serious’ crash west of Medley: FHP

[WPLG]

The southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike were shut down at the Northwest 106th Street exit, west of Medley, following a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

At around 3:45 p.m. Friday, troopers tweeted that one person suffered serious injuries in the crash and was airlifted by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital.

One southbound lane was back open when Sky 10 flew over the scene at around 4:15 p.m.

Officials haven’t yet given a timeline on when the other lanes will re-open or if anyone else was hurt.

This is a developing story. Stay with Local 10 News and Local10.com for updates.

#TrafficAlert:

The southbound lanes of the FL Turnpike are currently shutdown at NW 106 ST.

Troopers are on scene investigating a traffc crash involving multiple vehicles. @MiamiDadeFire has airlifted 1 occupant with serious injuries

Motorists should seek an alternate route! pic.twitter.com/r6UtSZsvcJ

— FHP Miami (@FHPMiami) July 15, 2022

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