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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Miami-Dade County, Fla., Nov. 12, 2026 — Eight people were hurt on Wednesday morning, November 11, when two vehicles collided in the northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike near Southwest Eighth Street in Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash involved a black SUV and a white work van. It happened at about 11:20 a.m. All northbound lanes near the Southwest Eighth Street exit were shut down following the collision.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed eight people were injured. Seven of them were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not been released.
The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating what led to the crash. No cause has been confirmed.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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