Crash blocks Pine Island Road at Business U.S. 41

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The intersection of Pine Island Road and Business U.S. 41 is completely blocked because of a vehicle crash, Florida Highway Patrol said.

It’s unclear how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone was hurt. No further information is immediately available.

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