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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Two people hospitalized after multiple-vehicle crash on I-75 in Marion County

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Marion County sent two people to the hospital on Thursday evening.

According to Ocala Fire Rescue, shortly before 7:20 p.m., OFR units consisting of Engine 4, Rescue 1, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on I-75 Northbound.

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Multiple Ocala Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash (Photo courtesy of A. Ortiz)

Upon arrival at the scene of the accident, crew members observed five vehicles that were parked along the shoulder of the road near the off-ramp for exit 350. OFR stated that the vehicles all sustained damage ranging from minor to moderate.

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One of the vehicles that was rear-ended in the accident (Photo courtesy of A. Ortiz)
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A closeup of the damage caused to the rear of the vehicle (Photo courtesy of A. Ortiz)

Two occupants from one of the vehicles involved in the accident were transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. No other injuries were reported, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

Marion County Fire Rescue also responded to the scene of the crash.