Alachua County, FL – Drivers in northwest Alachua County are being urged to avoid NW 78th Avenue today after a traffic crash involving injuries prompted a full roadway shutdown.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and rescue personnel are actively on scene at 19300 NW 78th Avenue responding to a reported crash with injuries. The roadway is currently closed in both directions, and officials say the closure will remain in place while first responders work the scene and investigate.
The crash was reported today, and authorities have not yet released details on how many vehicles were involved or the severity of the injuries. Motorists traveling through the area near northwest Gainesville and surrounding rural stretches of Alachua County should expect delays and plan alternate routes.
Traffic impacts may extend into nearby connector roads as drivers are diverted away from NW 78th Avenue. Residents who live nearby may also see an increased presence of law enforcement, fire rescue, and emergency medical crews.
Officials are asking drivers to slow down, follow posted detours, and avoid the area if possible to allow emergency crews to work safely and efficiently. No estimated time for reopening has been announced.
Updates are expected as more information becomes available from the sheriff’s office.
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