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FLORIDA TURNPIKE CRASH: Major Delays Southbound In Boca Raton

Florida Turnpike Crash 10-2-24
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Fire Rescue is now on the scene as of 8:05 but seems to be focused on an issue just out of range of the cameras we are monitoring on the Florida Turnpike. The vehicle we reported on, below, continues to be stopped in a lane of traffic. Delays continue to increase SB near Glades.

BY: TRAFFIC CENTER | BocaNewsNow.com

UPDATE: 9:58 p.m. — Traffic is slowly moving. Witnesses suggest this was a fatal crash involving a motorcycle. We will update with details on Thursday.

UPDATE: 9:05 p.m. — Traffic is still backed up as Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and law enforcement agencies remain on the scene. We are receiving word however that the scene may be in the clearing stages shortly.


BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — There’s a significant incident on the Florida Turnpike southbound in the area of Glades Road as of 8 p.m. Wednesday. Delays are now spanning several miles. We are encouraging motorists to stay off the Turnpike in the area for at least the next hour or so.

While Fire Rescue is not yet on the scene, Florida Department of Transportation cameras show the vehicle circled above stopped with flashers in the middle of the second-to-left hand lane. We believe we saw a person run from the side of the vehicle to the shoulder of the Turnpike around 7:55 p.m. Traffic appeared to swerve as he ran.

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This vehicle has stopped on the Turnpike near Glades Road around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Delays are significant.

The vehicle is now sitting in the road with its flasher on as cars try to drive around it. The situation is causing major delays. We do not know if anyone is injured inside the vehicle or what may have led to what appears to be a vehicle abandonment.

Check back for updates. We’ll keep our eyes on the traffic cams, but heed our warning: stay off the Turnpike SB near Glades. It’s likely going to get worse before it gets better.

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