A fatal accident that occurred early Thursday morning shut down a section of southbound I-95 for several hours, at the height of Northwest 103rd Street in Miami-Dade County.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating the circumstances of the accident, which involved two cars and a motorcycle.
Authorities received notification of the accident around 3:12 AM, at which point several emergency units were dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, the rescue teams encountered a chaotic scene: a motorcycle and a vehicle were stopped in the express lanes, while a second car ended up in the main lanes.
Fragments of vehicles were scattered all over the highway, evidencing the force of the impact.
As a precautionary measure and to facilitate cleaning and inspection efforts, all southbound lanes of the I-95 were closed.
Drivers were rerouted through 125th Street, and it was recommended to use alternative routes such as the Turnpike, U.S. 1, or Northwest 7th Street.
Authorities announced significant delays during the early hours of the day, particularly during the morning rush hour.
At the time this news was reported (9:30 am Miami time), it was confirmed that the roads have reopened.
So far, the identity of the deceased victim has not been confirmed, nor has it been reported if there were more injuries in the accident.
Frequently asked questions about the accident on I-95 in Miami
What happened in the I-95 accident in Miami?
The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday on the I-95, involving a motorcycle and two cars, resulting in a temporary closure of the southbound lanes and significant delays in traffic.
What was the authorities' response to the accident on I-95?
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) initiated an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the accident, and the southbound lanes were closed to facilitate cleanup and investigation efforts. Drivers were diverted to alternate routes.
How did the accident on I-95 affect traffic in Miami?
The accident caused considerable delays in traffic during the early hours of the day, especially during the morning rush hour, due to the closure of all southbound lanes on I-95.
What precautionary measures are recommended after the accident on I-95?
Drivers were advised to use alternate routes such as the Turnpike, U.S. 1, or Northwest 7th Street to avoid congestion while cleanup efforts were underway and closed roads were being reopened.
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