MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – 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.
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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.
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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