FORT LAUDERDALE, FL : 7 people hurt after multi-car crash along Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale at Federal Highway and 17th Street on Monday, 25th February 2019

Seven people were hurt after a four-car crash along Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.

A spokesman for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. at Federal Highway and 17th Street. Paramedics transported the victims to a local hospital. Their injuries were described as not life-threatening.

Authorities advised drivers to avoid the area. A portion of Federal Highway was shut down as investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash, causing major traffic delays.

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