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Multi-vehicle crash involving entrapped vehicle shuts down Palmetto Expressway westbound lanes, officials say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ana Maria Soler , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The crash occurred on the Palmetto Expressway, with traffic being diverted to the northbound lanes. The incident is located near Gratigny Parkway in Miami Lakes.
A multi-vehicle crash has resulted in the shutdown of westbound lanes. One vehicle had a driver trapped inside, and firefighters extricated the patient. The patient was transported to a trauma center as a trauma alert.
The crash occurred on the Palmetto Expressway, with traffic being diverted to the northbound lanes. The incident is located near Gratigny Parkway in Miami Lakes. Further details about the crash, including the cause and any additional injuries, have not been released.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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