OCALA, Fla. — Five people were injured after a crash on Interstate 75 on Monday night that involved two semitractor trailers and three vehicles, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
- Driver, passenger of 1 vehicle declared trauma alerts
- Florida Highway Patrol investigating the crash
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The crash happened at about 7:20 p.m. after one of the semitractor trailers, which was carrying produce, overturned and crushed a car just north of Ocala.
"Crews cut the top of the semi's trailer to gain access to the car. After removing the truck's payload, they utilized the 'ram' to reshape the car's roof, thus giving the patients a chance to breathe," Marion firefighters said in a Facebook post.
The driver and passenger of the car were declared trauma alerts and were taken to an area hospital. (Marion County Fire Rescue)
Fire Rescue didn't specify the conditions of the other people or the other vehicles involved.
The highway was shut down for several hours in both directions.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.