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All lanes reopened on Florida's Turnpike after double fatal crash in Martin County
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Scott Sutton , as published by WPTV
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident led to the closure of all lanes on the turnpike, causing significant traffic disruptions.
A double fatal crash occurred on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County, resulting in the deaths of two people. The incident led to the closure of all lanes on the turnpike, causing significant traffic disruptions. The crash happened on Monday afternoon, with the resulting lane closures leading to heavy delays for commuters.
All lanes on the turnpike have since reopened, although details of the incident are limited. For more information on the crash, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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