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Major Accidents Involving 8 Cars On I-75, Ramp Reopened

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SUNRISE (CBSMiami) -- Major traffic delays after two separate car accidents on the eastbound lanes of I-75 to 595.

One of the crashes involved a tractor-trailer in which one person was trapped.

I-75 Crash
Major traffic delays after two separate car crashes on the eastbound lanes of I-75 to I-95.  (Source: CBS4)

Two people were injured in the crashes.

Crews had to airlift one of the injured drivers.

Drivers were being asked to avoid the area if possible.

The I-75 EB ramp to 595 was shut down but has since reopened.

There is an alternate route available for drivers who wan to avoid the area.

"Your alternate right now is to take I-75 SB, go all the way down, exit Royal Palm Boulevard or Griffin Road, come back up I-75 N and take 595 eastbound," said CBS4's Bianca Peters.

Click here for our latest traffic info or follow CBS4's Bianca Peters for the latest traffic updates.

 

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