NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) — Three people were transported to the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash near Fort Lauderdale.

The three cars were left nearly unrecognizable after colliding near 31st Avenue and 12th Place near the Swap Shop, just after 2:45 a.m., Monday.

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene and extricated two victims.

The two women and one other victim were transported to Broward Health Medical Center has trauma alerts.

Traffic was shut down in both directions, as officials worked the scene. The road has since reopened.

No word has been given as to who was at fault.

Investigators believe speed played a role in the crash.

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