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Lanes reopen after being shut down on Florida's Turnpike southbound in Broward

Lanes are blocked between NW 27th Avenue and NW 57th Avenue.

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Video shows emergency crews at the scene.

All lanes were shut down on Florida's Turnpike southbound for about three hours early Wednesday until they reopened before 7 a.m.

What was first reported as a vehicle fire before 3:30 a.m. blocked lanes between NW 27th Avenue and NW 57th Avenue. It was unclear what may have caused that incident or if anyone was hurt.

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Only one right lane remains closed.

Drivers were being diverted, forced to make a U-turn and exit through the on-ramp on University Drive.

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What was first reported as a vehicle fire blocked lanes on NW 27th Avenue to NW 57th Avenue. It was unclear what may have caused that incident or if anyone was hurt.
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What was first reported as a vehicle fire blocked lanes on NW 27th Avenue to NW 57th Avenue. It was unclear what may have caused that incident or if anyone was hurt.

Video showed emergency crews at the scene and traffic backing up the roadway.

Drivers were advised to take Miramar Parkway as an alternate route.

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