SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A massive chain-reaction crash shut down all lanes of State Road 417 on Saturday night, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
12:40 a.m. update:
Firefighters in Seminole County said more than 26 patients were taken to the hospital after a 17-vehicle crash on SR-417 late Saturday.
One person was critically injured, firefighters said.
Battalion Chief Joel Herrera speaking to media on 17-vehicle accident on 417 responded to be SCFD and @OviedoFire. 1 patient critical more than 26 patients transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/JbG4teKXEl
— Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) PIO Media (@scfdpio) October 24, 2021
Crews were able to reopen northbound lanes of the 417, but southbound lanes remain closed.
(Video below was sent to WFTV showing efforts to clean SR-417 after 17-vehicle crash)
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Family members of crash victims gathered at the Oviedo Mall, where a staging area was set up by first responders.
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Channel 9 will have continuing coverage of this multi-vehicle crash on Eyewitness News.
Original report:
Firefighters in Seminole County shut down State Road 417 after 17 vehicles were involved in a crash Saturday night.
🚨⚠️ Major accident at SR 417 South Bound 434/Red Bug Lake Rd. SCFD on scene with more than 15 units. 17 vehicles involved. SR 417 shutdown northbound & southbound from Red Bug & 434. (1 of 2)
— Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) PIO Media (@scfdpio) October 24, 2021
Firefighters said the crash has all lanes of SR-417 closed, with around 22 patients involved.
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Five people were transported for their injuries, including one person in critical condition.
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