More than a dozen people were hurt in a four-vehicle pileup on Wednesday afternoon on the Turnpike that temporarily shut down all southbound lanes.
The crash happened around 1 p.m. near the Atlantic Ave. interchange and involved two SUVs, a minivan, and a semi that was hauling vehicles, a Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) spokesperson stated. Two other nearby vehicles were stopped, but authorities confirmed they were not involved in the collision.
Emergency responders immediately sized up the situation and declared it a mass casualty event, a call that automatically triggered a larger emergency response and warned hospitals that they may soon receive an influx of patients.
Fourteen people in all were injured in the crash, one of whom needed to be taken to a trauma center for treatment.
First responders have since cleared the scene, PBCFR confirmed, and the Turnpike has since reopened. During the closure, the Florida 511 map showed traffic had been backed up for miles.
At least 10 emergency vehicles and 25 first responders were called in to assist with the wreck and subsequent injuries.
In its statement, PBCFR noted that while they were doing that, other teams were moved so that they would still be able to respond to any other emergency in a timely fashion.
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