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Florida Turnpike crash in Lake County blocks all lanes, injuries reported, FHP

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Published  September 2, 2025 12:51pm EDT
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FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A crash with injuries closed all lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near mile marker 285 in Groveland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
    • Both directions remain blocked for over an hour as troopers and emergency crews respond to the scene.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A crash with injuries shut down all lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County near Groveland on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

What we know:

Troopers said the crash happened near mile marker 285 on the northbound side of the Turnpike, just south of the U.S. 27 interchange. 

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Both northbound and southbound lanes were blocked, creating significant delays for drivers in the area.

The incident was first reported shortly before 12:30 p.m. Details on the number of people injured or the severity of the crash have not yet been released. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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