Crashes cover 2-mile stretch along I-4 west

Deputies said the crashes cover a two-mile stretch along I-4 around mile marker 119. (Florida Department of Transportation)

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A series of crashes involving about 10 vehicles shut down Interstate 4 west in Volusia County Thursday night, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies and troopers said the crashes, which occurred around 5:40 p.m., cover a two-mile stretch along I-4 around mile marker 119.

No other details, including any injuries and the exact number of vehicles were involved, have been provided at this time.

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Deputies are assisting FHP at the scene of a series of motor vehicle crashes covering about 2 miles & involving approximately 10 vehicles in the area of the 119MM of westbound I-4. Traffic is shut down on I-4 WEST at this time.

— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) May 18, 2023

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