This morning, a significant traffic incident occurred on State Road 408 near downtown Orlando. The collision, which involved two vehicles, shut down westbound lanes and injured two individuals. According to ClickOrlando, the two people involved were extracted and transported to local hospitals.
The accident, which occurred shortly before 6 a.m. near Rosalind Avenue, required the Orlando Fire Department to work to clear the scene swiftly. Lanes later reopened around 7 a.m., yet heavy congestion persisted, with traffic backups evident on the Sky 6 video feed. As WESH reported, blockades on SR-408 at the Mills Avenue exit detoured drivers onto off-ramps.
The reopening of State Road 408 partially relieves early morning commuters near Mills Avenue, though officials warn that backups are still likely in the area. Details regarding the cause of the crash or the condition of those involved are still forthcoming, as Orlando Fire Rescue focuses on the immediate aftermath, and the investigation is ongoing.
