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Part of Florida's Turnpike Closed in Broward After Person Hit By Car

A section of the Florida's Turnpike in Broward County was closed Friday after a person either fell or jumped off an overpass and was struck and killed by a car, authorities said.

The incident happened in the southbound lanes near Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation Fire Officials said. The person was then struck by a car on the Turnpike and died at the scene, officials said.

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All southbound lanes of the Turnpike were shut down while the Florida Highway Patrol investigated the incident.

Check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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