FHP investigating Lehigh Acres crash with injuries

Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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Troopers are investigating a crash on Bell Boulevard South that temporarily closed traffic in both directions, creating heavy traffic delays in Lehigh Acres.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday and shut down the road between Colyer Street East and just north of Brazos Street East.

At 6:38 a.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and FHP cleared the crash and reopened the roadway.

Examination of the scene indicates an SUV had collided with a semi-truck, severely damaging the front of the SUV.

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Injuries were reported; however, how many people were hurt from the crash is unknown.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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