Hurricane Milton creates washout on major Central Florida highways

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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Turnpike posted on social media that crews were inspecting a washout on the southbound Florida Turnpike and State Road 91.

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Officials said the washout happened at milepost 280 in Lake County.

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The social media post said crews are on the ground inspecting and repairing the areas impacted by Hurricane Milton

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