Fatal crash involving semi, bus shuts down US-98 in Polk County, deputies say

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Wreck happened near Adams Road near Fort Meade

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – At least one person was killed in a crash early Monday on U.S. Highway 98 in Polk County, according to sheriff’s officials.

Deputies responded to the wreck, which involved a semitruck and a transport bus, near Adams Road, not far from Fort Meade.

There were several people injured and at least one fatality, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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As of 7 a.m., the road was closed in the area.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.

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