BOCA RATON, Palm Beach County, Fla., Nov. 10, 2026 — A multi-vehicle crash blocked northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike on Monday, November 9, near Exit 75 by Glades Road, according to Florida 511. Traffic backed up for drivers in the area as crews worked the scene.
The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike in Boca Raton, just before the Glades Road exit. Photos from the scene showed multiple fire engines staged near the wreckage while traffic crept past in a single open lane.
The circumstances remain under investigation. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Boca Raton, FL
The crash was reported on Glades Road in Boca Raton. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Palm Beach County crash news.
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Why is distracted driving considered such a serious risk on highways?
Even a few seconds of taking eyes off the road at highway speed can mean traveling the length of a football field unaware, leaving little time to react to slowing or stopped traffic ahead.
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