A major crash has shut down a stretch of Florida’s Turnpike in Sumter County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 4 on Friday morning in Wildwood in the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near CR-470.
A vehicle fire was also reported in the area around the same time but so far, no injuries have been reported. As of 6 a.m., drivers are getting by in the left lane.
Commuters traveling through Sumter County along Florida’s Turnpike heading towards Lake County should expect significant delays.
Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.
