HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a car on Interstate 95 slowed down traffic Monday morning.
The crash occurred in the northbound lanes just south of Hallandale Beach Boulevard.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the SUV failed to maintain control of the vehicle and entered the path of the 18-wheeler. As a result, the 18-wheeler jack-knifed.
According to Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue, a 4-year-old child was trapped in the SUV after it ended up pinched against a median wall.
The child was extricated from the SUV and transported to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital with serious injuries that were not life-threatening.
The driver of the SUV was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the 18-wheeler did not suffer any injuries.
FHP, BSFR and Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue also appeared at the scene of the crash.
Three northbound lanes were shutdown after the crash.
The driver and his son are expected to be OK.
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