UPDATE: Authorities say four people are now dead following the two-vehicle crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Thursday at 9:27 p.m., a car was heading South on State Road 77 as a truck was heading North.
The car heading South collided with the front end of the truck, causing both vehicles to come to a stop in the Northbound inside lane.
According to officials, every occupant inside both vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene.
FHP says at this time, they’re unable to identify the people involved due to the fiery nature of the crash.
Highway 77 is now open to southbound and northbound traffic.
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently on the scene of a double fatal crash in Washington County.
Law enforcement said the accident is in the area of Highway 77 and Carters Circle.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said the northbound lanes of Highway 77 are shut down.
The sheriff’s office is asking the public to use alternate routes at this time.
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