A small plane crash disrupted the daily rhythm of Boca Raton, Florida, on Friday, causing major closures and traffic delays as emergency teams responded to the chaos unleashed on the ground. FOX 35 Orlando reported that the Boca Raton Police Department announced the accident on social media at approximately 10:46 a.m., advising residents of significant road closures along North Military Trail, stretching from Northwest 19th Street to Butts Road, and a complete shutdown of both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the I-95 overpass at Glades Road.
Several news outlets are looking for updates, but many details remain unknown. The Boca Raton Police described the scene as complex and urged people to avoid the area. Their traffic advisory warned of major road closures as the investigation spread across one of the city’s main roads.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: N. Military Trail is closed between NW 19th St. and Butts Rd. due to small aircraft crash. I-95 overpass at Glades Rd. is also closed eastbound and westbound. Avoid the Area. pic.twitter.com/U0XjnSd76O
— Boca Raton Police (@BocaPolice) April 11, 2025
Details about the crash were still unclear, as authorities had yet to share what caused it, how many people were involved, or if anyone was hurt.
