FHP: 5 dead, several hurt after van crashes on Turnpike in Osceola County
Troopers remained at the scene of a deadly crash along Florida's Turnpike Monday morning in Kenansville.
Five people died at the scene of the crash and multiple patients were flown by helicopter to area hospitals, Florida Highway Patrol reported.
FHP said the crash, involving a 2004 E-350 van, happened Sunday night shortly after 7:30 p.m. at mile marker 211.
The incident shut down the northbound lanes of the Turnpike.
As of 5:30 a.m. Monday, FHP continued to report roadblock on the northbound lanes.
Troopers said traffic is being diverted off the Turnpike at State Road 60 (Exit 193).
The crash remains under active investigation.
Channel 9's Alexa Lorenzo is monitoring the latest developments and you can watch her live traffic updates on Eyewitness News this morning.
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