Truck driver airlifted after multi-vehicle crash on Turnpike in NW Miami-Dade County

  • Source: WSVN-TV Fox 7 Miami
  • Published: 01/13/2021 12:00 AM

VIDEO: A truck driver has been rescued after being trapped in his vehicle following a multi-vehicle crash in Northwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews and Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene on the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near Okeechobee Road at around 5:15 a.m., Wednesday. 7SkyForce HD hovered over the multi-vehicle crash where rescue crews could be seen working to get the driver out of the cab of the truck. According to FHP, the crash involved three other vehicles. The tractor-trailer went into an embankment before overturning. Aerial views also showed a black sedan and a white van with heavy damage. All north and southbound lanes were shut down in the area as crews worked to help the victim. A doctor was also called to the scene in case an emergency amputation was needed.



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