Crime & Safety
Two-Vehicle Fiery Crash In Haines City Kills 3, Sends 3 To Hospital As Trauma Alert: Cops
Three people were killed Monday in Polk County in a two-car crash when one of the vehicles caught fire. Three more were critically injured.
HAINES CITY, FL — A fiery crash in Haines City killed three people Monday, and three other people were flown to local hospitals as trauma alert patients, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
The crash occurred on Lake Hatchineha Road near Watkins Road at about 12 p.m., investigators said.
Two vehicles were involved in the wreck, and one of them caught fire, according to deputies. Officers said it is believed that all victims in the crash were adults. The roadway was closed for several hours following the crash for the investigation.
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