VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Two crashes impacted traffic early Wednesday on a stretch of Interstate 4 in Volusia County.
7:30 a.m. update:
Troopers continue to investigate the crash at mile marker 112 near Orange City, but have released preliminary details.
The crash involves five vehicles, including two semi-trucks.
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FHP said it believes that a semi-truck failed to slow for stopped traffic ahead shortly before 5 a.m.
This caused a chain-reaction rear-end collision involving multiple vehicles.
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Four patients have been taken to hospitals, investigators said.
Partial roadblock continues in the outside lane while tow trucks work to remove damaged vehicles.
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6:30 a.m. update:
In the area of mile marker 109 in Debary, FHP reports that the westbound crash has been cleared.
However, at mile marker 112 near Orange City, officials report that the right and center westbound lanes are blocked due to a crash.
Volusia County Traffic Alert:
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) November 27, 2024
There is currently roadblock for the outside westbound lane on I-4 (mile marker 112) due to a crash involving five vehicles. Drivers need to use caution in the area and prepare for traffic delays. #OrangeCity pic.twitter.com/UjKN3groGE
Channel 9 continues to monitor possible slowdowns. Watch live traffic updates on Eyewitness News This Morning.
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Original story:
Florida Highway Patrol reported the crash on the westbound lanes of I-4 near Debary shortly before 2 a.m.
FHP’s website noted the injury crash happened near mile marker 109.
As of 5:30 a.m., officials were still reporting the roadway was blocked.
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A Florida Department of Transportation camera showed westbound traffic backups near the Debary Avenue exit.
Channel 9 has reached out to FHP for more details on injuries and expected delays.
WFTV anchor Alexa Lorenza is monitoring traffic conditions in this area.
Watch Eyewitness News this morning for the latest details and alternate routes.
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