ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A multi-vehicle crash caused traffic headaches on New Year’s Eve for drivers heading west on Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported on I-4 West near the State Road 535 exit, with traffic backed up all the way to the Universal Orlando area.
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Troopers said a preliminary crash report shows that a LYNX bus was traveling west on I-4 in the center, outside lane. At the same time, a Jeep Wagoneer, a GMC Sierra and a Kia Forte were stopped in the westbound center, outside lane of the interstate, ahead of the bus.
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Troopers said the LYNX driver attempted to swerve to avoid the Jeep, but the front of the bus struck the back of the SUV. This impact caused the front of the Jeep to collide with the back of Sierra and the front of the pickup truck to collide with the back of the Forte.
A passenger in the Jeep was taken to to Dr. Phillips Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the FHP.
All westbound lanes of I-4 were originally closed, but traffic cameras in the area later showed vehicles moving slowly along the interstate.
The crash remains under investigation.
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