Coverage dated October 24, 2026

Six people killed in fiery crash on Florida's Turnpike

Headline from UPI

Six people were killed on Florida's Turnpike Friday when an SUV speeding with its headlights off rammed into a truck providing roadside assistance.

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  1. FOX 35 Orlando

    6 people killed in fiery crash on Florida Turnpike, FHP says (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Six people were killed in a fiery crash involving an SUV and a Florida Turnpike Road Ranger truck in Orange County on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to officials, the crash happened around 9:31 p.m. in the northbound lanes near mile marker 252.

  2. UPI

    Six people killed in fiery crash on Florida's Turnpike (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Six people were killed on Florida's Turnpike Friday when an SUV speeding with its headlights off rammed into a truck providing roadside assistance.

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