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Vehicle Collision with Tree Causes Rush-Hour Delays in West Miami-Dade

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Published on November 20, 2025
Vehicle Collision with Tree Causes Rush-Hour Delays in West Miami-DadeSource: Google Street View

A rush-hour traffic snarl occurred in west Miami-Dade after a crash this morning. A vehicle, identified as an SUV, collided with a tree along Northwest 36th Street near 72nd Avenue. This incident prompted authorities to redirect the burgeoning flow of commuters navigating the eastbound lanes during the peak travel window.

The impact of the crash not only affected the immediate vicinity but also reverberated through the grid, halting the momentum of the morning's rush. According to Local 10, the driver, whose identity and condition are yet to be divulged, was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

In related coverage of the event, a snapshot of the accident's aftermath was circulated by NBC 6, showcasing the considerable damage to the vehicle and the tree. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed their response to the scene at a junction just before Milam Dairy Road, near the neighborhood of Doral where the SUV was seen wrecked by a fallen palm tree. As news vans and rubbernecking onlookers gathered, the eastbound traffic on Northwest 36th Street remained at a standstill.

Details on who may have been injured in the crash remain scant. Coverage of the immediate response and efforts to clear the incident continues, with NBC 6 noting their ongoing efforts to extract more information. 

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