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I-95 crash: Three killed in accident after 17 cars crash in pile-up amid ‘super fog’ event in Florida

Oliver O'Connell
Thursday 03 March 2022 19:51 GMT
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'Super fog': Weather event may have played role in deadly I-95 crashes

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At least three people are dead after more than a dozen vehicles crashed in a pileup on an interstate in Volusia County, Florida, according to local reports.

The Miami Herald reports that at least five crashes occurred on I-95 in in Edgewater, Florida. The incident unfolded at around 1.30am Thursday when visibility was severely impacted due to fog and a controlled burn in the area.

At least one semi truck was involved, according to authorities. One child was airlifted to hospital in stable condition, the Herald reported.

It is unclear how many people were injured in the crashes but a number have been taken to local hospitals for treatment.

Much of the blame for the crash has been placed on a “super fog” event in which smoke and moisture mix with cool air and drop visibility levels to less than 10ft.

I-95 remains closed in the vicinity of Edgewater, and the northbound lanes will need to be resurfaced before they can reopen.

Road closures

I-95 northbound is closed at State Road 5A (mile marker 231) to State Road 442. Drivers can re-enter northbound I-95 at SR-442.

I-95 southbound is closed at State Road 44 (mile marker 249) to State Road 5A. Drivers can re-enter southbound at SR-5A.

State troopers said the southbound side will open first.

An emergency paving crew will repair the lanes once debris from the crash is removed.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 15:40

Extent of incident revealed in daylight

The extent of the incident became apparent when day broke - the crashes happened at approximately 1.30am.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 16:00

ABC affiliate WFTV9′s Q McCray reports that a red SUV involved in the southbound crash was towing a motorcycle at the time.

The SUV was sandwiched between two tractor-trailers, and the driver was killed in the crash.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 16:15

Spectrum News 13’s Eric Mock says the Interstate may not reopen until well into the afternoon or early evening.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 16:30

Florida Highway Patrol gave a press conference earlier

Not long after 7am when the light had improved, Florida Highway Patrol gave a press conference confirming the number of vehicles and fatalities.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 16:45

Key highway remains closed in both directions

Detours remain in effect as the key north-south I-95 highway remains closed.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 17:00

More footage emerges of aftermath of crash

A diesel fuel spill from the big rig crashes caused a fire and explosion in the dense fog.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 17:20

Highway Patrol provided escort

In the aftermath of the response to the crash, media attempting to access the scene were escorted by Florida Highway Patrol as the fog was still so thick.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 17:35

Motorcycle being towed by SUV ended up inside the car when it was rear-ended by a semi tractor trailer. One person died in that crash with a child in the car evacuated to hospital.

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 17:50

Fox affiliate posts compilation footage of I-95 pile-up aftermath

Oliver O'Connell3 March 2022 18:28

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