WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - One person has died after an SUV caught fire in Weston.

Firefighters and Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a call about a crash on the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Royal Palm Boulevard at around 7 a.m., Monday.

After the fire was extinguished a body was discovered inside of the vehicle.

The victim’s identity remains unknown.

7SkyForce HD flew over the scene where the charred SUV could be seen on the side of the road.

It remains unclear if the vehicle was involved in a crash before catching fire.

Two right lanes remain shut down as Broward Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.

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