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Sawgrass Expressway accident shuts down northbound traffic, Coral Springs cops say

A major accident on the Sawgrass Expressway shut down all northbound traffic Tuesday afternoon, Coral Springs police say.
A major accident on the Sawgrass Expressway shut down all northbound traffic Tuesday afternoon, Coral Springs police say. Miami Herald file photo

All northbound lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway from Sample Road to University Drive were closed Tuesday afternoon due to a motor vehicle accident, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.

Local10 News reported that a road ranger was struck by a dark SUV and at least three individuals were transported to Broward Health North with non life-threatening-injuries.

Helicopter footage showed extensive debris across the roadway, likely from the SUV’s front bumper and hood.

The Coral Springs News reached out to police for more information and was awaiting a response.

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