9 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale

9 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale


9 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Las Olas Boulevard


9 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Las Olas Boulevard

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Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale was temporarily closed to traffic on Tuesday morning after a crash involving at least four vehicles left several people injured.

It happened just after 8:30 a.m. near Riviera Isle Drive.

According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the driver of a BMW was traveling at a high rate of speed westbound and clipped a car. The impact sent the vehicles into drivers who were heading east on the boulevard, authorities said. 

Nine people were injured, according to fire rescue. Seven have minor injuries while two were in critical condition.

All were taken to Broward Health Medical Center. 

This is a developing story, check back for updates.



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