PALM BEACH GARDENS — A crash involving two trucks on Florida's Turnpike at the 111 milepost in Palm Beach Gardens has closed all lanes southbound at the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol reported early today.
One northbound lane reopened about 6:30 a.m., but traffic congestion remained heavy.
Two trucks crashed just north of the PGA Boulevard exit on the southbound side of the turnpike, and one of the trucks caught fire. Troopers were dispatched to the scene at 4:47 a.m.
One person with burns was flown to a St. Mary's Medical Center by a helicopter that landed on the turnpike. Another person was taken by ground ambulance to a local hospital.
It appeared the crash might interfere with traffic well into the morning rush hour.
"Drivers should plan on using alternate routes this morning," according to a statement issued by FHP Master Sgt. Jorge Delahoz. READ MORE
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