Child Dead, Several Others Injured After Crash On US 27

BROWARD (CBSMiami) – A child died and several others were injured after a crash between a sedan and tractor trailer on US 27.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, seven children and two adults were rushed to the Broward Health Medical Center.

It was at the hospital that the 11-year-old boy was pronounced dead.

Two adult females, both 31 years old, are in serious condition. A 5-year-old girl is also in serious condition, as is another girl whose age is unknown.

The rest are listed as having minor injuries, including the 33-year-old tractor trailer driver.

Traffic was affected in both directions near the scene of the crash near the Broward-Palm Beach County border.