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A morning crash along Interstate 75 in Weston sent a driver to the hospital with serious injuries and caused traffic backups for hours.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the single-vehicle crash along the southbound lanes, just north of Royal Palm Boulevard, at around 7 a.m. on Sunday.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a light pole, sparking a small fire.
Investigators said two off-duty BSFR lieutenants who were traveling nearby at the time of the crash quickly stopped to render aid. They doused the flames with a portable fire extinguisher and pulled the injured motorist to safety.
Paramedics airlifted the victim to Broward Health Medical Center as a trauma alert. He is expected to recover.
Traffic on I-75 was backed up for miles. The highway has since reopened to traffic.
FHP detectives are attempting to determine the cause of the crash.
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