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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Crash on Hwy. 60 West of Lake Wales Briefly Shuts Down Traffic Flow

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A call was received by Polk County Fire Rescue at 3:12 p.m. today to report a traffic collision at 4560 Hwy. 60 W in Lake Wales, west of the railroad crossing.

According to PCFR, two people were transported for medical attention, one by helicopter and one by ambulance.

We are advised that Hwy. Was closed briefly but is currently open in both directions.

Neither PCFR nor the Polk County Sheriff’s Office could provide any additional details at this time.

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Maria Iannucci

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