Multi-vehicle wreck on US-41 near Kings Hwy in Port Charlotte

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – A wreck involving three cars and a motorcycle caused complete roadblock on US-41 near Kings Highway in Port Charlotte around 7 p.m. on Sunday, authorities said.

All lanes were reopened before 9 p.m. Traffic was being rerouted onto Kings Highway, Florida Highway Patrol said.

At least one person is injured, according to FHP.

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