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Fatal Osceola County crash shuts down most northbound lanes on Florida Turnpike

Crash on Florida's Turnpike Troopers responded to a deadly crash along Florida's Turnpike in Lake County early Tuesday. (FDOT)

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Preliminary information has been released on the crash by FHP has been released.

Officials say a Ford E-350 van crashed somewhere around 7:38 pm on the turnpike.

Five fatalities have been confirmed, and multiple occupants have been airlifted to area hospitals.

Officials have started moving traffic to the shoulder to reopen.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

All Northbound traffic has been shut down due to a vehicle crash on the turnpike.

All lanes have been closed, and drivers are advised to find another route.

Teams are inbound to airlift patients out of the area.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.

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