Eight injured in Miami Turnpike crash near SW 8th Street, northbound lanes closed

A collision involving a black SUV, a white work van, and a blue Mazda occurred around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday near the Southwest Eighth Street exit on the Florida Turnpike in Miami, WSVN reported.

Rescue crews responded to the scene and transported seven of the eight injured individuals to area hospitals, with three suffering serious injuries taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials.

The incident was classified as a Level 1 mass casualty event due to the number of patients involved, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers closed all northbound lanes near the crash site and diverted traffic at the 41st Street exit. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available, WSVN noted.