Lake County, FL – A vehicle crash shut down westbound County Road 48 near County Road 33 in Okahumpka, disrupting traffic in the area.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, CR 48 (westbound) near CR 33 is currently closed due to a vehicle accident. Emergency personnel are on scene managing the response and securing the roadway.
Officials did not immediately release details about injuries or how many vehicles were involved. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews work to clear the scene.
The closure affects traffic traveling through the rural corridor of Okahumpka, a key connector for motorists heading between U.S. 27 and surrounding Lake County communities. Delays are likely during the shutdown.
Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening. Updates are expected as the situation develops.
Commuters and local delivery drivers traveling through western Lake County may experience extended delays until the roadway reopens.
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