Fatal crash blocks Florida’s Turnpike in Clermont
A fatal crash blocking the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Clermont. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)
CLERMONT, Fla. – The southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike are shut down right now in Clermont because of a fatal crash involving four vehicles.
The crash happened near the Hancock Road exit on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was killed, but the Florida Highway Patrol has no details right now on how the crash happened.
The highway is expected to be blocked for some time.
The crash is under investigation.
Stay with News 6 for updates.
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