WE’LL TALK MORE ABOUT THAT COMING UP LATER THIS HALF HOUR. FELICIA. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU GLENN. BREAKING NEWS NOW OUT OF MARTIN COUNTY, WE’VE BEEN FOLLOWING FOR YOU. THE TURNPIKE IS SHUT DOWN SOUTHBOUND LANES. THIS IS SOUTH OF PALM CITY, NEAR JUPITER. AS YOU CAN SEE, THERE IS A BIG POLICE PRESENCE. WE KNOW THERE’S AN ACCIDENT AND FIRE RESCUE IS ON THE SCENE. WE KNOW AT LEAST TWO TRACTOR TRAILERS AND MULTIPLE CARS WERE INVOLVED IN THIS. WE’RE TOLD THE TURNPIKE WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THIS IS ALS
Turnpike shutdown in Martin County after major accident involving tractor-trailers and multiple cars
Updated: 4:57 PM EDT Mar 13, 2026
A major accident involving at least two tractor-trailers and multiple cars has led to the shutdown of the southbound lanes of the Turnpike in Martin County, south of Palm City near Jupiter. There is a big police presence at the scene, along with fire rescue teams responding to the incident. Authorities have indicated that the southbound lanes will be shut down for a while.The accident is also causing northbound delays, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. —
A major accident involving at least two tractor-trailers and multiple cars has led to the shutdown of the southbound lanes of the Turnpike in Martin County, south of Palm City near Jupiter.
There is a big police presence at the scene, along with fire rescue teams responding to the incident. Authorities have indicated that the southbound lanes will be shut down for a while.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
The accident is also causing northbound delays, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
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