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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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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