
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A crash temporarily closed all southbound lanes of U.S. 41 at Seven Lakes Boulevard near the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, Florida Highway Patrol said.
At least one person was hurt in the wreck, which took place at about 2:15 p.m., according to FHP. The highway was back open by 3:15 p.m.
No further information is immediately available.
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