WEST BROWARD, FLA. (WSVN) - One person is dead after apparently driving his truck into a canal along Alligator Alley.

Florida Highway Patrol and Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue attempted to rescue the driver around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, in western Broward County near the Miccosukee Service Plaza. However, Fire Rescue eventually said the man died inside the truck, and crews began focusing on recovering his body.

7Skyforce was overhead as crews worked the scene.

The victim is believed to be the lone occupant of the truck. No one else was hurt.

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