Opa-Locka, FL (March 27, 2020) - Nine cars were involved in a crash that took place in Opa-Locka on Thursday, March 26th. The crash happened on Northwest 27th Boulevard at the intersection of Northwest 135th Street according to Opa-Locka Police Chief James Dobson.
The crash involved a Miami-Dade fire truck and eight other vehicles. Two people were trapped inside a vehicle after the crash and were extricated by rescue workers. A total of six people were hospitalized for undisclosed injuries following the collision. There is no update on the condition of the victims.
No additional details have been released at this time.
According to NHTSA statistics, a reportable accident takes place on Florida's roadways every 92 seconds. Well over half of all reportable collisions result in injuries to one or more victims. A Florida car accident can be a life-changing event and can cause innocent drivers and passengers to sustain major injuries requiring costly medical care, pain and suffering, and lost wages.
We hope that those involved in this crash in Opa-Locka make a speedy and complete recovery.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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