1 dead, 4 injured in crash near Winter Haven
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — One person died and four others were likely injured in a crash involving several vehicles near Winter Haven on Thursday.

The crash happened along US-27 at Cypress Gardens Blvd., east of Winter Haven, at 5:06 a.m.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicles involved in the crash include a box truck, a SUV and possibly three others. One person died at the site of the collision, according to deputies, and four people were likely injured.

Drivers should avoid the area if possible and seek alternate routes.

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