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Drivers stranded as some Broward County streets turn to rivers
Read full article: Drivers stranded as some Broward County streets turn to riversSevere weather in Broward County brought torrential downpours and flooding to Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas Wednesday, leading to traffic disruptions and stalled vehicles.
Body pulled from water after car reportedly crashes into pond off Turnpike in Broward County
Read full article: Body pulled from water after car reportedly crashes into pond off Turnpike in Broward CountyThe Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a body was pulled from a pond Friday morning off Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Tri-Rail train in Oakland Park
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by Tri-Rail train in Oakland ParkOAKLAND PARK, Fla. – A Tri-Rail train fatally struck a male pedestrian Monday morning just north of Commercial Boulevard in Oakland Park, Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Miranda Grossman confirmed to Local 10 News. According to Grossman, the accident occurred around 5 a.m.Sky 10 was above the scene just after 6 a.m. as the train had already moved from the area, however, investigators remained at the scene. Grossman said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene, as well as BSO homicide detectives and crime scene units. She said no passengers were on board the train at the time. The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
Gas station gun battle goes on for blocks in Lauderhill
Read full article: Gas station gun battle goes on for blocks in LauderhillLAUDERHILL, Fla. – A wild and reckless gun battle spread across three different scenes in Lauderhill. Broward Sheriff’s Office said they got the call of shots fired around 1 p.m. Sunday. Investigators said an argument between two men quickly got out of control at the Exxon gas station on 82nd Avenue and Commercial Boulevard, which erupted into a dangerous exchange of gunfire. At least ten bullet holes could be seen in the BMW SUV, but that driver was only hit once by gunfire. Police could be seen after the incident at the gas station checking the ground, which was covered with bullet casings.
FHP: Crash with injuries prompts 2 lane closures on Interstate 95 near Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: FHP: Crash with injuries prompts 2 lane closures on Interstate 95 near Fort LauderdaleFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After a vehicle crash with injuries, Florida Highway Patrol troopers closed two northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at Commercial Boulevard on Friday afternoon near Fort Lauderdale. The right lanes remained blocked at about 5:35 p.m and a Florida Department of Transportation road ranger was assisting troopers. The lanes had reopened by 7:30 p.m.For more information about the traffic alert, click here to view the FHP’s live traffic crash report.
1 dead after 3-vehicle crash in Oakland Park
Read full article: 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash in Oakland ParkOAKLAND PARK, Fla. - One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash early Thursday in Oakland Park. The crash occurred just after midnight at Dixie Highway and Commercial Boulevard. Authorities said two people had to be extricated from one of the vehicles involved in the crash. The impact was so severe that the motor of one of the vehicles wound up in the street. Southbound lanes of Dixie Highway were shut down for several hours.