BELLE GLADE, FL – An unfortunate car accident in Palm Beach County, Florida, has led to the tragic demise of nine people, with one survivor left in the wake of the incident. The crash, which saw the vehicle plunging into a canal, occurred near Belle Glade, Florida, on Southwest Connors Highway.
Rescue services received alerts around 7:30 p.m. this Monday, indicating that a vehicle was found in a canal. Led by Captain Tom Reyes, the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue rushed to the spot and found an overturned vehicle with only its wheels visible above the water’s surface.
A statement from the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office detailed the events that unfolded at the tragic location. After four victims were declared dead on the spot, six were transported to a nearby hospital. Regrettably, five of them succumbed to their injuries, leaving only one surviving among the group.
The incident proved particularly devastating, as the deceased included infants, leaving many grieving families grappling with an unimaginable loss.
The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office has assumed responsibility for determining the cause of the fatal accident. As of now, the investigation continues, and the reasons for the accident remain as yet unknown.