Crash on Turnpike in Kendall involving tanker leaves two dead, traffic a mess

A crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Kendall Friday night left two motorists dead at the scene and traffic at a standstill.

The multi-vehicle crash, which involved a tanker truck, occurred in the southbound lanes near Exit 20, Kendall Drive. All lanes were blocked.

Also blocked was the on-ramp at Kendall Drive (Southwest 88th Street). The accident was reported by the Florida Department of Transportation’s 511 service between 8 and 9 p.m.

Rescue vehicles responded as well as Florida Highway Patrol units. The crash was being treated as a hazmat scene, due to the involvement of the tanker.

WSVN reported that at least eight people were hurt, with six taken to hospitals, two of them in critical condition.

This story was originally published September 21, 2018 at 10:50 PM.