Fatal crash with semi shuts down SR-471 in Sumter County, troopers say

Roadway closed near Center Hill

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SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal crash involving a semitruck on Monday has State Road 471 shut down in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers responded to the crash near County Road 567 around 9:20 a.m.

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According to the FHP, two people were killed in the crash, which involved a semi and two other vehicles.

No other details have been released.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.

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