Fatal crash near Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale under investigation – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A fatal crash has blocked the southbound lanes of East Las Olas Boulevard and Seabreeze Boulevard, causing significant traffic delays, police said.

According to Fort Lauderdale police, the accident occurred shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday.

According to police, a tanker truck and a cyclist were involved in the accident. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The eastbound lanes of East Las Olas Boulevard are also closed at the bridge.

Motorists are advised to use Federal Highway or Sunrise Boulevard as alternate routes.

The authorities expect that there will be delays in this area over a longer period of time.

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