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Two Early-Morning Crashes Close Ramps and Lanes on Florida's Turnpike

Emergency crews reported injuries, set detours, reopened lanes, directed drivers to alternate exits

Overview

  • A major crash on the northbound ramp from SR‑408 to Florida's Turnpike forced a full ramp closure early Friday and was cleared after troopers reopened the affected lanes.
  • A separate collision near SR‑50 in Winter Garden closed all southbound Turnpike lanes before SR‑50 and left the far‑left southbound lane reopened while the scene remained under management.
  • Troopers confirmed people were injured in both crashes and emergency responders worked at the scenes while investigators and tow crews cleared wreckage.
  • Officials advised northbound drivers to use Exit 1 to SR‑50 or Good Home Road and directed southbound drivers to exit at Hancock Road as detours were in effect.
  • Traffic reporters noted I‑4 travel was largely unaffected during the incidents, and authorities warned the situation is still developing with further updates possible.