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Roadway reopens after fatal crash shuts down intersection in Ocala, police say

Crash occurred at SW College Road and SW 17th Street

Fatal crash in Ocala shuts down intersection, police say (Facebook, cropped) (Ocala Police Department)

OCALA, Fla. – A fatal crash forced the temporary closure of an intersection in Ocala early Sunday, according to police.

The two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of SW 17th Street and SW College Road, police said at 2:40 a.m. on social media.

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One person died in the crash, police said, adding the entire intersection was expected to remain closed for several hours. Drivers were told to find an alternate route.

The police department updated the post at 9:37 a.m. to state the intersection had been reopened.

No other details have been shared or confirmed.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.


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