Palmetto Expressway

Person flown to hospital after crash on Palmetto Expressway

Three lanes are closed and traffic is at a near standstill on SR-826 South at SR-934/NW 74 Street

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One person was flown to the hospital after a crash closed multiple lanes on the Palmetto Expressway on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Three lanes were shut down, causing traffic to be near a standstill on SR-826 South at SR-934/NW 74 Street. Express lanes did not appear to be affected.

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All lanes have since reopened.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said the crash appeared to involve a single vehicle. One person was airlifted to a nearby trauma center from the scene, officials said.

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Authorities are investigating and did not immediately provide more information about the person injured.

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