Rescue crews have taken five people to the hospital following a violent crash along Interstate 95 in Pembroke Park that shut down almost all southbound lanes in the middle of rush hour.

The wreck took place near Hallandale Beach Boulevard at around 7:15 a.m. on Friday.

An aerial view of the wreck just after 10 a.m. shows a box truck and a sedan with extensive damage surrounded by fire trucks, as only one southbound lane remained open to traffic.

Of the five victims transported to Memorial Regional Hospital, fire rescue officials said, four were transported as trauma alerts.

Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

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