NORTH PORT, Sarasota County, Fla., Nov. 8, 2026 — Three vehicles collided on Thursday, November 5, at Tamiami Trail S (US-41) and El Prado in North Port, according to a local incident log. Injuries were reported at the scene, though the number of people hurt was not specified.
The crash happened on US-41 North beyond Ortiz Blvd, blocking the left lane, the log stated. The roadway has since been cleared, the report said, and the blockage was listed as temporary as of the last update near midday.
The extent of the injuries has not been released. It is not known how many people were taken to a hospital or treated at the scene. No information on what led to the crash has been made public.
The incident log listed the severity as intermediate. No agency was named in the report, and the cause remains under investigation.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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