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Osceola County semi-truck crash claims 6 lives, including 3 women and 3 children

6 killed in Osceola County semi-truck crash The Florida Highway Patrol has released information on a crash that resulted in the deaths of six people in Marion County. (WFTV)

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — FHP has released information on the identities of the 6 people who died in the crash that occurred last Sunday, June 22.

3 women and 3 young children were involved in the accident.

The children were between the ages of 4 months and 3 years old.

According to FHP reports, the children were not fastened in safety belts or child harnesses.

ORIGINAL STORY

The Florida Highway Patrol has released information on a crash that resulted in the deaths of six people after a 2024 Hyundai Tucson collided with a tractor-trailer.

The crash occurred when the driver of the Hyundai Tucson attempted to pass several vehicles by entering the eastbound lane and lost control while trying to re-enter the westbound lane of State Road 60.

This led to a collision with the semi-truck, causing both vehicles to catch fire.

The occupants of the Hyundai Tucson were trapped inside the vehicle and were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the semi-truck was transported to Indian River Hospital with minor injuries.

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