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2 toddlers ejected from vehicle during Krome Avenue crash
Read full article: 2 toddlers ejected from vehicle during Krome Avenue crashFour people were injured, including two toddlers who were ejected from a vehicle, following a two-vehicle collision on Krome Avenue in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Miami-Dade police assist feds in search for prisoner escapee near Krome Detention Center
Read full article: Miami-Dade police assist feds in search for prisoner escapee near Krome Detention CenterMiami-Dade police assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in a search for a prisoner escapee Thursday morning near the Krome Detention Center in the western portion of the county, authorities confirmed.
Man suffers ‘significant lacerations’ after airboats crash in Broward’s Everglades area
Read full article: Man suffers ‘significant lacerations’ after airboats crash in Broward’s Everglades areaFire rescue personnel helped an injured man after two airboats collided Sunday morning in southwestern Broward County’s Everglades area.
Man jumps into semi-trailer truck on fire to drive away from Miami-Dade gas station
Read full article: Man jumps into semi-trailer truck on fire to drive away from Miami-Dade gas stationRuben Eng was driving a semi-trailer truck at about 3 a.m., on Thursday morning, in deep southern Miami-Dade County when he stopped at a gas station along Krome Avenue. He could have been sleepy, but he was alert — and that likely saved lives.
Multiple people rescued after airboat flips in Everglades; driver arrested
Read full article: Multiple people rescued after airboat flips in Everglades; driver arrestedMultiple people were rescued from the waters of the Everglades in far western Miami-Dade County Friday afternoon after an airboat flipped over.
3 airlifted after pickups crash on Tamiami Trail in Everglades
Read full article: 3 airlifted after pickups crash on Tamiami Trail in EvergladesMedics airlifted two victims to a local hospital after two pickup trucks crashed on the Tamiami Trail in far west Miami-Dade late Friday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Man faces charges for DUI crash with 2 dead, 4 injured in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Man faces charges for DUI crash with 2 dead, 4 injured in Miami-DadeWilliam Rivera was driving a gray Acura MDX on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County when a police officer stopped him over a broken tag light, records show.
Police: Pursuit after driver of stolen Lexus ends with crash injuring driver of Dodge Charger
Read full article: Police: Pursuit after driver of stolen Lexus ends with crash injuring driver of Dodge ChargerPolice officers arrested the driver of a stolen car after he crashed on Monday and injured another driver in southwestern Miami-Dade County, police said.
Brush fire burns thousands of acres west of Krome in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Brush fire burns thousands of acres west of Krome in Miami-DadeThe views of the blaze west of Krome Avenue might be as stunning as the speed at which it’s spreading. Authorities say has burned thousands of acres already.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Krome Avenue in southwest Miami-Dade
Read full article: Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Krome Avenue in southwest Miami-DadeMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Detectives from the Miami-Dade Police Department are investigating after a man was killed Monday morning in a hit-and-run crash in southwest Miami-Dade. The man killed has been identified as 78-year-old Rafael Duyos Jr.A Local 10 News crew was at the scene on Krome Avenue and Southwest 192nd Street as the body was covered by a tarp in the street. Miami-Dade Police Detective Argemis Colome confirmed that officers were called to the scene just before 5:30 a.m. and found the victim dead in the roadway. AdPolice believe the car that struck the victim was a 2007 Nissan Sentra that now has front-end damage. Anyone with further information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Driver trapped as pick-up truck ends up pinned under semi on Krome Avenue
Read full article: Driver trapped as pick-up truck ends up pinned under semi on Krome AvenueA pickup truck was pinned under a semi on Sunday afternoon on Krome Avenue. SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – A pick-up truck with one person inside ended up pinned underneath a semi-truck Sunday afternoon, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The accident happened at approximately 4:45 p.m. near Southwest 88 Street and Krome Avenue. According to fire rescue, the driver was trapped inside and had to be extricated from the pinned truck. The cause of the accident and the driver’s condition is not known at this time.
FAA investigating small plane forced to land on Krome Avenue
Read full article: FAA investigating small plane forced to land on Krome AvenueSOUTHWEST MIAMI DADE, Fla. – A small plane was forced to land on Krome Avenue in Southwest Miami-Dade County. It happened Saturday afternoon approximately 1.5 miles west of Miami Executive Airport, also known as Tamiami Airport. According to the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) who is investigating the incident, the plane is a single-engine Piper J-5A. Police blocked off parts of Krome Avenue after the plane ended up in the northbound lanes. Officers from the Miami-Dade Police Department and Florida State Troopers were at the scene after the plane landed.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocks North Okeechobee Road in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash blocks North Okeechobee Road in Miami-DadeMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A multivehicle crash is blocking U.S. 27 on Monday in Miami-Dade County, east of the Everglades National Park. The crash was blocking both the southbound and northbound lanes of U.S. 27, also known as North Okeechobee Road. The collision was on the southbound lanes of U.S. 27, between Krome Avenue and Northwest 186th Street. This is a developing story. Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Sandra Antonio contributed to this report.
Driver airlifted to hospital after dump truck overturns on Krome Avenue
Read full article: Driver airlifted to hospital after dump truck overturns on Krome AvenueMiami-Dade Fire RescueMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - A driver was airlifted to Kendall Regional Medical Center Monday morning after a dump truck overturned at Krome Avenue and North Kendall Drive, authorities said. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials, crews arrived at the scene to find the dump truck on its side with the driver trapped inside. Officials said firefighters extricated the driver from the truck. After the victim was airlifted to the hospital, firefighters found the driver's kitten in the cab of the vehicle. Officials said the kitten will remain in safe hands until the driver or a relative is able to pick it up.