2 separate crashes snarl traffic on the Palmetto Expressway

Two separate crashes along the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade caused heavy traffic delays Tuesday morning.

One crash occurred along the southbound express lanes of the Palmetto Expressway at Northwest 103rd Street, causing both express lanes to close.

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And another crash on the Palmetto northbound also caused delays at Northwest 103rd Street. That scene was later cleared.

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Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes.

This is a developing story. Please check with NBC6 for updates.