BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A 15-year-old boy from Opa-locka died after a Tuesday afternoon wreck in northern Broward County that injured several others, including multiple children.
Investigators said two adults and six other children were hurt in the crash.
The driver was a 31-year-old woman from Opa-locka and the other adult was a 31-year-old woman from Miami.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said the wreck occurred at about 2:45 p.m. involving a semi an SUV on U.S. 27 at mile marker 47.7 near the border with Palm Beach County.
#BSFR is currently operating on the scene of a vehicle accident involving a mini van and tractor trailer located at MM47.7 on US27 Northbound. Six patients transported in serious and critical conditions 2 adults and 7 pediatrics. US27 is closed in both directions at this time. pic.twitter.com/ViWA47wevG
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) March 8, 2022
Firefighters and paramedics from both Broward and Palm Beach counties worked to triage and treat the nine patients who were inside the SUV.
Nine patients were taken to Broward Health Fort Lauderdale either by air or ground.
Three children are in critical condition, according to Broward Fire Rescue.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, who is from Oakland Park, received minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital.
Southbound lanes reopened just before 5 p.m. Northbound lanes reopened just before 8 p.m., according to a tweet by the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP is investigating the cause of the wreck.
