Update: Sixteen cars and a tractor-trailer were involved in a crash Thursday evening in Polk County, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
The crash happened at about 6:30 p.m. in the area of Highway 27 and Chalet Suzanne Road in Lake Wales when the driver of a Chrysler 200 cut in front of a tractor-trailer, police said.
The tractor-trailer driver lost control after hitting the Chrysler, crossed the median and hit a bunch of cars in the southbound lanes that were stopped at a red light, according to police.
Multiple people were injured in the crash, three of which had to be flown to hospitals, police said. At least one person’s injuries may be life-threatening.
The intersection where the crash happened will remain closed for an extended period of time, according to police. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes.
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The Polk County Fire Rescue, Lake Wales Fire Department & Lake Wales Police are working on a crash on Hwy 27 & Chalet Suzanne Rd. The crash occurred at 6:35 p.m. A total of 13 fire and ambulance crews were on the scene.
A total of 3 Helicopters have been requested for the scene. One has landed and left transporting a patient. A second just landed around 7:15 p.m. A 3rd helicopter has a 20-minute estimated time of arrival
