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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Five Patients Transported after Lake Wales Traffic Crash

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At approximately 6:03 PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025, Polk County Fire Rescue received a call regarding a traffic collision near 1904 Masterpiece Rd. in Lake Wales.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, Brian Bruchey, says the accident was reported to involve four vehicles, although only two could be confirmed at the time of publication (a Chrysler Town & Country and a Kia EV6).

The roadway was shut down in both directions for a short time as the accident was being cleared. 

Polk County Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Amber Smith, says there were “five patients with one a possible trauma alert enroute to a local hospital.”

The call was closed at 8:06 p.m.

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Maria Iannucci

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