MARTIN COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — A fatal crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer shut down northbound Interstate 95 in Hobe Sound early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened north of Indiantown Road in Martin County.
Fiery crash involving car, tractor-trailer shuts down northbound I-95 near Indiantown Rd. (WPEC)
CBS12 News crews came across the crash before emergency responders arrived. They witnessed a car wedged underneath the back of a tractor-trailer. Moments later, flames could be seen coming from the front of the truck.
Police and fire crews later arrived as heavy smoke filled the area.
Fiery crash involving car, tractor-trailer shuts down northbound I-95 near Indiantown Rd. (WPEC)
FHP initially confirmed the crash involved injuries and later said the crash was fatal. Authorities have not yet released how many people were killed or injured.
All northbound lanes of I-95 were closed in the area while crews work the scene and investigators determine what led up to the crash.
Around 4:45 a.m. one lanes reopened, traffic is slowly moving through.
CBS12 News has reached out to FHP for additional information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates,