Update: Southbound lanes on Florida’s Turnpike reopen following fatal 7-vehicle crash, FHP says

One person is dead and four people have been transported to the hospital following a crash on Florida's Turnpike.

One person is dead and 4 people have been transported to the hospital following a crash involving seven vehicles on Florida’s Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

All lanes heading heading south on the Florida Turnpike were closed for several hours until they reopened around 9:45 p.m.

The crash was reported just after 4:30 p.m. near mile marker 271, between Colonial Drive and State Road 429, FHP said.

Multiple Fire Rescue units responded to the scene.