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Fatal Crash Closes Stretch of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County

The crash involved a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles, officials said

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All northbound lanes on a stretch of the Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County were closed Tuesday morning after a fatal crash.

The fatal crash occurred just after 4:30 a.m. near the Glades Road exit, and Florida Highway Patrol closed all of the lanes for several hours.

Slowdowns in traffic begin at the Southwest 10th Street exit with traffic being diverted at State Road 869.

The crash involved a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles, officials said.

Authorities confirmed that one person died at the scene, but have not released any further information.

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