2 dead, 3 others including children hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in West Park; traffic shut down near SR-7
WEST PARK — Two people are dead and three others — including two children — were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash in Broward County on Saturday afternoon, shutting down traffic on State Road 7.
Around 2:11 p.m., Broward Sheriff's deputies and Fire Rescue responded to a reported multi-vehicle crash near South SR-7 and Southwest 25th Street in West Park.
According to investigators, two people died in the crash and three people -- including two juveniles -- were transported by paramedics to an area hospital. BSO's Traffic Homicide Unit was then notified and responded to investigate.
The north and southbound lanes of SR-7 between Hallandale Beach Boulevard and Southwest 21st Street were temporarily shut down during the investigation. BSO asked drivers to seek alternative routes as the investigation continues.