Nine people were killed and one person is in serious condition after a fatal car crash in Florida. The accident occurred on Halton Highway in Belle Glade when a Ford Explorer drove off the road and crashed into a canal. Four passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, and six others were transported to trauma centers, with five of them later succumbing to their injuries. One passenger, a 26-year-old man, is currently in serious condition. The crash involved five children and five adults.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has called the crash a heartbreaking incident and expressed condolences to the victims and their families. They are investigating the cause of the accident. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The sheriff’s office shared a post on Facebook regarding the crash, expressing thoughts and prayers for the families affected by the tragedy. The office is now urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
Ahjané Forbes, a reporter at USA TODAY covering breaking news, car recalls, crime, health, lottery, and public policy stories, is following the developments of this tragic accident. The sheriff’s office is working to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal crash and provide support to the families involved.
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