
A fatal wreck is causing a roadblock in LaBelle, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened around 11:58 a.m. at CR-78 and North River Road.
No word on the number of fatalities or other injuries that resulted from the wreck.
The intersection is currently blocked off.
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