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9 Killed, One Injured As Vehicle Plunges Into Canal

Micheal Chukwuebuka, Reporting 

NINE people were reportedly killed and one other person was injured after a vehicle crashed into a canal in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Monday evening.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Monday evening, according to ABC News, law enforcements began receiving calls reporting a car in a canal on Southwest Conners Highway near Belle Glade, Florida.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Capt. Tom Reyes, in a statement to the media, said at the scene, authorities found one vehicle upside down with only the wheels visible.

“Last night in Belle Glade, a tragic crash occurred at the 5800 Block of Hatton Highway, resulting in multiple fatalities.

“Tragically, Fire Rescue confirmed 4 victims were pronounced deceased on the scene, and 6 were transported to a local hospital where 5 additional victims passed away.

“We have one survivor for a total of 10 victims including babies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families during this heartbreaking incident,” Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Stonix News gathered that fire rescue personnel, including divers, along with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, responded to the crash.

Reyes said the scene has been turned over to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office who will determine the cause of the crash, and the investigation by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office remains open.

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Micheal Chukwuebuka is a passionate writer. He is a reporter with STONIX NEWS. Besides writing, he is also a cinematographer.

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