Crash closes Florida’s Turnpike west of Boca Raton
It was beyond Glades Road
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Crash closes Florida’s Turnpike west of Boca Raton
It was beyond Glades Road
Updated: 6:11 PM EST Mar 1, 2026
A crash on Florida’s Turnpike west of Boca Raton closed lanes in both directions on Sunday afternoon.The multi-vehicle crash was beyond Exit 75 at Glades Road, according to FL511.com. It was reported at 5:22 p.m. The highway includes three lanes in each direction.Several ground units and a Trauma Hawk are being utilized, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue spokesman Tom Reyes told WPBF. Reyes said the vehicles included a motorcycle.This is a breaking news story that will be updated.
BOCA RATON, Fla. —
A crash on Florida’s Turnpike west of Boca Raton closed lanes in both directions on Sunday afternoon.
The multi-vehicle crash was beyond Exit 75 at Glades Road, according to FL511.com. It was reported at 5:22 p.m. The highway includes three lanes in each direction.
Several ground units and a Trauma Hawk are being utilized, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue spokesman Tom Reyes told WPBF. Reyes said the vehicles included a motorcycle.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated.