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POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Two people died and four more were seriously injured in a five-vehicle crash in the Four Corners area Tuesday morning, Polk County deputies said.
Deputies said the crash happened just after 6 a.m. on northbound U.S. 27 just south of U.S. 192.
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All northbound lanes of U.S. 27 reopened after 11 a.m.
Deputies previously asked drivers to avoid the area.
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Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
Very bad crash in Four Corners area of northeast Polk County. Reported to be 5 vehicles involved, about four people seriously injured, and 2 fatalities. On NB US 27, just south of US 192. Happened at about 6:07am Tuesday (April 11). Please avoid the area. #PCSO #TrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/Qy4VaLRSrf
— Polk County Sheriff 🚔 Grady Judd (@PolkCoSheriff) April 11, 2023
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